California Residential Earthquake Recovery Grant

California Earthquake Authority / Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Available Disaster Relief

About This Program

Grant to help homeowners retrofit older homes with cripple walls or unbolted foundations to better withstand earthquakes. Focus on homes built before 1980 with raised foundations. Program incentivizes seismic safety improvements.

Grant covers partial cost of seismic retrofit work; typical retrofit costs $3,000-8,000

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Grant up to $3,000 for earthquake retrofits
  • For homes built before 1980 with raised foundations
  • Covers foundation bolting and cripple wall bracing
  • Must use approved contractor from program list
  • Available statewide including Laguna Beach

How to Apply

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This grant requires a licensed contractor

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Deadline: Ongoing program, subject to funding

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