California Earthquake Authority Brace + Bolt Program
California Earthquake Authority
About This Program
Rebate program for seismic retrofits of older homes in high-risk earthquake zones. Provides up to $3,000 toward cost of bolting home to foundation and bracing cripple walls. Bell Gardens homeowners should monitor for program reopening in 2025 for eligible zip codes.
Rebate covers portion of seismic retrofit cost, up to $3,000
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Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Bell Gardens, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Rebate up to $3,000 for seismic retrofit
- No income requirement
- Must be older home in eligible zip code
- Covers foundation bolting and cripple wall bracing
- 2024 registration closed; monitor for 2025 reopening
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Deadline: 2024 registration closed; check for 2025 reopening
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