California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP)

California Earthquake Authority

Available Disaster Relief

About This Program

California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) is available to homeowners in Newark, CA.

Grant to help California homeowners strengthen their homes against earthquake damage. Covers seismic retrofits including cripple wall bracing, foundation bolting, and other seismic upgrades. Newark is in a high seismic risk zone.

Grant covers portion of retrofit cost; estimate is typical grant amount

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

In Newark, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Up to $3,000 grant for seismic retrofits
  • Available to all California homeowners
  • Covers cripple wall bracing, foundation bolting
  • Newark is in high seismic risk zone
  • No income requirement

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(877) 797-4300

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Your application paperwork

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

  1. Confirm your home is an older wood-framed house with a raised foundation that may need a seismic retrofit.
  2. Visit the CRMP site to see which retrofit program (such as Earthquake Brace and Bolt) fits your home and area.
  3. Register during the open enrollment window and answer the qualifying questions.
  4. If accepted, hire a contractor for the retrofit, then submit documentation to receive the grant.
Get the official form

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home, with its year built and foundation type.
  • Your home's ZIP code to confirm eligibility.
  • For an income-based supplemental grant, proof of household income.
  • Contractor documentation and photos of the completed retrofit.
Download this checklist (PDF)

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: Subject to fund availability

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Frequently asked questions

How much can California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) provide in Newark, CA?

Up to $3,000 grant.

Who qualifies for California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) in Newark?

California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) is open to homeowners in Newark, CA. It has no income limit.

How do I apply for California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) in Newark, CA?

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.

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