Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management
Provides matching grants for seismic retrofits to homes built before 1980 in Santa Clara County. Covers foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing, and other earthquake safety improvements to reduce damage during seismic events.
50% matching grant, assumes typical retrofit project cost
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