LA City Soft-Story and Seismic Retrofit Programs

City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)

Active Home Repair

About This Program

The City of Los Angeles requires seismic retrofitting for certain wood-frame soft-story and non-ductile concrete buildings. While the work is mandatory for affected property owners, the city facilitates low-interest financing through approved lenders. Single-family homeowners with cripple-wall or raised-foundation homes may qualify for voluntary retrofit programs and FEMA reimbursement.

Retrofit costs typically $3,000-$10,000 for single-family; financing available

Key Details

  • Seismic retrofit required for soft-story and certain wood-frame buildings
  • Low-interest financing available through city-approved lenders
  • FEMA reimbursement possible after declared earthquake disaster
  • Single-family raised-foundation retrofits typically cost $3,000-$10,000
  • Contact LADBS at (213) 482-0000 for compliance status

How to Apply

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213-482-0000

Deadline: Compliance deadlines vary, many buildings already past deadline

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