California Earthquake Authority
Provides grants to retrofit older homes to better withstand earthquakes. Covers foundation bolting and cripple wall bracing for wood-frame houses built before 1980. Must have active CEA earthquake insurance policy to qualify.
Grant covers up to $3,000 of seismic retrofit work; homeowner may pay additional costs
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-17.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Deadline: Ongoing while funds available
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