California Housing Finance Agency
Low-interest loan program to help California homeowners retrofit homes built before 1979 to better withstand earthquakes. Covers foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing, and other seismic strengthening.
Low-interest loan covers seismic retrofit costs; repayment required
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Deadline: Ongoing
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