Oakland Soft-Story Seismic Retrofit Program

City of Oakland Building Services

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Provides grants to help low- and moderate-income homeowners retrofit wood-frame buildings with soft-story (weak first floor) conditions. Required for multi-unit buildings and available for single-family homes built before 1991.

Grant covers portion of seismic retrofit costs, typically $5,000-$10,000

Key Details

  • Grant up to $10,000 for seismic retrofit
  • For homes built before 1991
  • Income at or below 120% AMI
  • Focuses on soft-story buildings
  • Helps meet mandatory retrofit requirements

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling applications

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