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Need money to help retrofit your home against earthquakes? Time is running out
Plywood, wood blocking and anchor bolts help keep homes with raised foundations from sliding off.
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California's Earthquake Brace and Bolt program is accepting applications until Oct. 1 for the initiative that provides funding for people to retrofit homes to better withstand earthquakes.
Why you may need to retrofit: Wood-framed homes on raised foundations built before 1980 aren't always bolted to their foundations, making them vulnerable to sliding off when a quake hits. The retrofits can both bolt the home to its foundation and brace cripple and stem walls (around the crawlspace), adding rigidity.
How much money is available: Individual homeowners are eligible to receive up to $3,000. Households with incomes below $89,041 may qualify for complete retrofit coverage. Overall, $20 million in grant funding is available according to the California Residential Mitigation Program.
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Rental properties: Non-owner-occupied properties are now eligible for the program. Tenants can't be the ones to apply, though — that's up to owners.
More info and how to register: To learn more about eligibility and program rules and to register, go to the California Residential Mitigation Program website.
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