California Earthquake Authority
California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) is available to homeowners in Castro Valley, CA.
Grants to help homeowners retrofit wood-frame houses built before 1980 to better withstand earthquakes. Focuses on bolting houses to their foundations and bracing cripple walls. Administered through participating contractors.
Grant of up to $3,000 toward seismic retrofit; typical total cost $3,000-$7,000
Verified against California Earthquake Authority's official page on 2026-06-17.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Castro Valley, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Castro Valley, CA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Castro Valley early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
The California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP), a joint effort of the California Earthquake Authority and the state, runs the seismic retrofit grant programs for homeowners, including Earthquake Brace and Bolt. The grants help pay to bolt an older house to its foundation and brace its cripple walls. You register through CRMP during an open enrollment window for the retrofit program your home qualifies for.
Steps to apply
Documents you will likely need
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 while funds available
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Email us about this programUp to $3,000 grant.
California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) is open to homeowners in Castro Valley, CA. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with California Earthquake Authority using the official program link on this page or call (877) 797-4300. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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