Redondo Beach Seismic Retrofit Grant Program

City of Redondo Beach Building & Safety

Available Home Repair

About This Program

City-funded grant to encourage seismic retrofitting of older wood-frame homes built before 1978. Provides reimbursement for foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing, and other earthquake-resistant improvements to reduce structural damage risk.

Grant reimburses up to $3,000 of documented seismic retrofit costs

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Grant up to $3,000 for seismic retrofitting
  • Available to all Redondo Beach homeowners
  • No income requirement
  • Home must be built before 1978
  • Covers foundation bolting and cripple wall bracing

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(310) 318-0656

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • Keep every receipt and invoice: this program pays you back after the work is done, so you pay first and are reimbursed.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Ongoing program, subject to annual budget

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