COOL ZONES
Cool Zones are free air-conditioned places for you to stay cool when it’s very hot. The Cool Zone program season runs from June 1st - October 31st. To cool off outside of the program season, go to the San Diego County Library website to locate a county library near you: Locations | San Diego County Library.
Cool Zone Fan Program
OVERVIEW: Older adults with low incomes and people with disabilities are eligible for a free electric fan if they meet the requirements below. You can apply by completing the Eligibility Form.
ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible, the applicant must meet all the requirements below:
- Live in San Diego County.
- No access to an air-conditioned space in their home.
- Unable to travel to a Cool Zone site.
- No access to a working fan in the home.
- Not have received a fan from the Cool Zone program in the past 2 years (2022 and 2023).
- 60 years of age or older and/or disabled.
- Household income within the limits below:
People in Household | Total Yearly Household Income less than or, equal to: |
1 or 2 |
$40,880 |
3 | $51,640 |
4 | $62,400 |
5 | $73,160 |
6 | $83,920 |
7 | $94,680 |
8 | $105,440 |
Each additional person | +$10,760 |
ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION: If you are eligible, a fan will be sent to the address indicated on the application. Please note, information is only being asked to determine eligibility for a fan and will not be shared unless you provide consent.
Send us an email if you need more information about the Cool Zone program.
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