Seismic Retrofit for Your Older Home

Does your house have a living space built over the garage? Does it sit on a raised foundation, with a crawlspace underneath your first floor? While both types of houses are common, often they lack structural soundness and are not strong enough to withstand shaking—making them vulnerable to damage or destruction from an earthquake. The California Residential Mitigation Program offers grants to retrofit these specific types of homes through our Earthquake Soft-Story (ESS) and Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) retrofit grant programs.

If your home was built before 2000, it may be more vulnerable to earthquake damage. A retrofit, sometimes called a seismic retrofit, involves strengthening your house to make it more resistant to earthquakes. Completing a retrofit reduces damage, improves personal safety for you and your family, and protects financial security as well. Get prepared and worry less. Build a stronger tomorrow by strengthening your house today. Discover more details about retrofitting with our FAQs.