The California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) offers earthquake retrofit grants to qualified California homeowners in high-risk areas with vulnerable types of houses. CRMP has two retrofit grant programs: Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) and Earthquake Soft-Story (ESS). These programs offer grants to homeowners to complete a residential seismic retrofit.
The Retrofits
CRMP grant programs support two kinds of retrofits, each one addressing a particular kind of construction which makes a house more vulnerable to earthquake damage. The Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program retrofit "braces and bolts" the house to it's foundation. The Earthquake Soft-Story (ESS) program retrofit reinforces houses that have a living space over a garage.
See If You Qualify
Homeowners who live in select ZIP Codes, with homes that have certain characteristics, may be eligible for grants from between $3,000 and $13,000 to help pay for a seismic retrofit of their house. Supplemental grants are also available for qualified income-eligible homeowners. See if your home qualifies for a CRMP retrofit grant.
How to Register
Our retrofit grant program registration periods are open for limited times, usually once per year, per program. Eligible homeowners are able to submit their application only during open registration.
Program Rules
Homeowners, contractors, and design professionals are required to agree to and follow the Program Rules of the CRMP retrofit program for which they are registered.
Accepted! What's Next
Learn more about the steps you need to follow after you've been accepted into a CRMP earthquake retrofit grant program.