EFFECTIVEPennsylvaniaSep 1, 2023✓ Human reviewed

Pennsylvania raised the minimum emissions-waiver repair expenditure to $450

Effective September 1, 2023, PennDOT increased the minimum repair expenditure needed to qualify for an emissions inspection waiver to $450 and said the amount would be adjusted annually under 67 Pa. Code § 177.282.

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What to check

Emission inspection and waiver-licensed stations should use PennDOT's current minimum waiver expenditure and current training material when evaluating waiver eligibility.

Official evidence

Source and verification

Verified
Sep 20, 2026
Applies to
General mechanical, Mixed services, Dealership fixed ops
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