California Residential Mitigation Program
California Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program is available to homeowners in La Palma, CA.
Provides up to $3,000 toward seismic retrofitting for eligible houses built before 1980 in participating zip codes. Homeowners pay remaining retrofit costs. Program helps protect homes from earthquake damage by securing foundation and framing.
Grant covers portion of seismic retrofit costs; homeowner pays balance
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In La Palma, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in La Palma, 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 La Palma 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: Applications open annually, check website for dates
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programUp to $3,000 toward seismic retrofit.
California Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program is open to homeowners in La Palma, CA. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with California Residential Mitigation Program 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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