CalHFA Seismic Retrofit Loan Program

California Housing Finance Agency

Closed Disaster Relief

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Listed amount: Loan up to $20,000

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About This Program

Low-interest loan program to help California homeowners retrofit older homes to withstand earthquakes. Covers foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing, and other seismic upgrades to reduce earthquake damage risk.

Low-interest loan for seismic retrofits, repaid over 15 years

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Other published resources for Chula Vista, 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 Local lead-service-line replacement assistance varies; contact your water utility

Key Details

Low-interest loans for earthquake retrofits
Covers foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing
All homeowners eligible regardless of income
Currently unfunded, check for updates
Reduces earthquake damage risk

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