Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program offering grants through Oct. 1

Published on September 08, 2025

The California Department of Insurance is proud to partner with the California Earthquake Authority [https://www.earthquakeauthority.com/] to raise awareness about the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) Program, which is once again offering grants to help Californians strengthen older homes against earthquake damage.

Through Oct. 1, homeowners across more than 1,100 eligible ZIP codes can apply for grants of up to $3,000 to complete a seismic retrofit. These upgrades help secure wood-framed houses built before 1980 with raised foundations, making them more resistant to earthquake shaking.

For the first time, the program is expanding eligibility to include rental and other non-owner-occupied properties — giving landlords and property owners the chance to safeguard more California homes and protect the residents who live in them.

Additional support is available for income-eligible households earning $89,040 or less per year, with up to $7,000 in supplemental grants to cover most or even all retrofit costs.

Since its launch in 2013, the EBB Program has provided more than 32,500 California homeowners with retrofit assistance, making communities stronger and more resilient in the face of earthquakes. More than $20 million in funding will be available for this application period.

Find detailed program information, a list of eligible ZIP Codes and resources to select a trained, licensed contractor.

Register by Oct. 1 at EarthquakeBraceBolt.com.

By expanding eligibility to include rental properties, this program is helping ensure more Californian homeowners, renters and communities are better protected when the next earthquake strikes.