California Earthquake Authority
California Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program is available to homeowners in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
Grants up to $3,000 to retrofit older homes in earthquake-prone areas of California, including Desert Hot Springs. Covers cripple wall bracing and foundation bolting to reduce earthquake damage risk for eligible wood-frame houses built before 1980.
Grant covers up to $3,000 of seismic retrofit costs; homeowner pays remaining balance
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Desert Hot Springs, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Desert Hot Springs, 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 Desert Hot Springs early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Earthquake Brace and Bolt (EBB) gives California homeowners a grant to seismically retrofit an older house by bolting the home to its foundation and bracing the cripple walls. The base grant is up to 3,000 dollars, and income-eligible homeowners can apply for an additional grant of up to 7,000 dollars. You register during an open enrollment window, and the program is run by the California Residential Mitigation Program.
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: Check website for annual enrollment periods
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programUp to $3,000 seismic retrofit grant.
California Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program is open to homeowners in Desert Hot Springs, CA. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with California Earthquake Authority using the official program link on this page or call (877) 232-4300. 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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