ESS registration is CLOSED. Read more about ESS Registration
The 2023 Earthquake Soft Story (ESS) homeowner registration is now closed, and homeowners throughout California who are selected to receive a grant will be looking for a contractor to complete their ESS seismic retrofit.
An ESS seismic retrofit strengthens single-family houses that have a living space over garage, or "soft story," that is susceptible to collapse during an earthquake unless retrofitted.
Get ready! All homeowners participating in ESS must select a contractor from our ESS Contractor Directory. To be added to the Directory:
Learn why participating in the ESS program is a good business opportunity for contractors and design professionals.
Learn about the ESS program requirements and how to get on the ESS Contractor and Design Professionals Directories for homeowners.
Register to become an approved Contractor, or Design Professional, in the ESS program.
Access additional helpful retrofit resources for Contractors and Design Professionals.