The following are just some of the requirements that homeowners must meet in order to qualify for this California earthquake retrofit program in 2021.

• Must have a valid CEA insurance policy for the home they want to retrofit.
• Must own a home that was constructed before 1980.
• Household annual income must not exceed $72,080.
• The house must have a continuous perimeter foundation.
• The house must not already be retrofitted by brace and bolt prior to qualifying for the program.
• A building permit for the job has to be issued after being accepted into the program.
• The permit must state that the retrofit is in accordance with building code chapter A3.
• The work must also include strapping and bracing any and all water heaters on the property.
• The work must be done by a licensed contractor in California with a type A or B license in order for labor to be reimbursed.
• The property must successfully pass a final inspection by an inspector in order to confirm that the work was done in accordance with Building Code Chapter A3.
• The job may not receive funding from another grant.
• If the job exceeds the $3,000 grant provided by the CEA, the homeowner is responsible for any additional costs.