Get a $3,000 Earthquake Brace + Bolt Seismic Retrofit Grant!

⏰Registration is Now Open⏰

Brace your California home against earthquakes! The Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program offers qualified homeowners a grant of up to $3,000 for an earthquake retrofit that braces and bolts your house to its foundation, making your home significantly more resistant to earthquake shaking. We also offer income-qualifying homeowners additional funding through a Supplemental Grant. Register for an EBB grant now!

Check Eligibility by ZIP Code

New ZIP Codes added for EBB 2025! Even if your house hasn’t qualified in the past, search again. We’ve added 200+ new ZIP Codes to the 2025 EBB Program.

Register for the Grant Application!

Find out if your home qualifies for an EBB retrofit grant by completing the online registration form below. You will be asked questions about your house, and your answers will determine if your home qualifies. See EBB's Program Registration Questions.

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Your house may qualify for an EBB Grant if it is:

EBB is also offering a Supplemental Grant to homeowners with a household annual income of $87,360 or less as funding permits.

Why apply for an Earthquake Brace + Bolt Grant?

  • Peace of mind: Knowing that your home is more earthquake-resistant is invaluable.
  • Proven results: Over 23,000 California homes have been retrofitted with the help of EBB grants.
  • Quick and easy: Our application process is straightforward and user-friendly.
  • Reduced earthquake risk: Seismic retrofits can significantly reduce the risk of earthquake damage to your home.
  • Increased home value: Homes that have been seismically retrofitted tend to have higher resale values.
  • Financial assistance: Our grants make earthquake retrofits more affordable for homeowners.

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