Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District staff distribute free air purifiers at the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Safety Fair last year. Photo courtesy of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

DAVIS, CA (MPG) - The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District is now accepting applications from residents for a chance to receive a free air purifier through its 2026 Fresh Air For All – Home Air Filtration Program. The program helps households reduce exposure to wildfire smoke and other harmful air pollutants by improving indoor air quality.

“Through the Fresh Air For All program, we are helping residents create cleaner indoor environments and better protect themselves and their families when outdoor air quality deteriorates,” said Air District Board Vice Chair Carol Scianna.

Selected households will receive one Oransi AirMend150 HB air purifier with a HEPA filter and one replacement filter, providing up to 24 months of air filtration. Approximately 780 air purifiers will be awarded through a random drawing of eligible applicants. Only one application may be submitted per household.

Applications will be accepted online through July 31. Following the application period, eligible recipients will be selected through a random lottery process, notified and then shipped the device directly.

To apply, residents must complete an application at www.ysaqmd.org/incentives/fresh-air-for-all-home-filtration-program/ and provide their name and address. District staff will review applications to verify eligibility before conducting the lottery. Once recipients are drawn, applicants will be asked to provide proof of address such as a driver's license, utility bill or other official document.

Wildfire smoke can create prolonged periods of unhealthy air and poses serious health risks, particularly for children, older adults, pregnant individuals and people with asthma, heart disease or other respiratory conditions. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, HEPA filtration devices can significantly reduce fine particle pollution indoors when used in a well-sealed room.

The district encourages residents to use air purifiers during wildfire smoke events and to designate a "clean air room" in their home, such as a bedroom or living room, to provide a refuge from unhealthy outdoor air.

This is the second year the Air District has offered the program. Last year, more than 700 air purifiers were distributed to residents, with priority given to households in disadvantaged communities, including Rio Vista, parts of West Sacramento and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Tribal lands. This year, the program has expanded, making more air purifiers available to all residents throughout the Air District. Residents who received an air purifier through the Fresh Air For All program in 2025 are not eligible to receive another unit in 2026.

For questions or more information about the program, contact [email protected] or call (530) 757-3650.

The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District’s mission is to protect human health and property from the harmful effects of air pollution. As a public health agency, the district is responsible for safeguarding air quality and overseeing air pollution control in Yolo and northeastern Solano counties, including the cities of Dixon, Rio Vista, and Vacaville. For more information, visit ysaqmd.org. Connect with the Air District via Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Nextdoor.