California Earthquake Authority
California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) is available to homeowners in La Quinta, CA.
Provides grants to help California homeowners retrofit older homes to better withstand earthquakes. Focus on houses built before 1980 with raised foundations. Covers cripple wall bracing and foundation bolting. Available in select zip codes including Riverside County areas.
Grant covers portion of seismic retrofit costs for eligible homes
Verified against California Earthquake Authority's official page on 2026-06-17.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In La Quinta, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in La Quinta, CA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
This grant requires a licensed contractor
This grant requires the work to be done by a licensed contractor, and you will likely need a written estimate to apply. Get a free estimate from a contractor in La Quinta who knows grant paperwork.
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 for participating zip codes
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Email us about this programUp to $3,000 for earthquake retrofits.
California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) is open to homeowners in La Quinta, 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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