Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management
Santa Clara County Seismic Retrofit Program is available to homeowners in Milpitas, CA.
Provides matching grants for seismic retrofits to homes built before 1980 in Santa Clara County. Covers foundation bolting, cripple wall bracing, and other earthquake safety improvements to reduce damage during seismic events.
50% matching grant, assumes typical retrofit project cost
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In Milpitas, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Milpitas, 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 Milpitas early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
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: Rolling
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programUp to $5,000 grant.
Santa Clara County Seismic Retrofit Program is open to homeowners in Milpitas, CA. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management using the official program link on this page or call (408) 808-7800. 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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