Applications Now Being Accepted for Soft|Story Retrofit Grants

Applications Now Being Accepted for Soft-Story Retrofit Grants

Starting today and continuing through May 31, 2023, qualified homeowners in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Los Angeles, and Pasadena can ...

Deadline Fast Approaching for Earthquake Retrofit Grant Program

The Earthquake Soft-Story Retrofit Grant Program is accepting applications for homeowners until May 31, 2023.

Registration Opens October 15th for Earthquake Soft-Story Grants

The Earthquake Soft-Story (ESS) Program provides financial assistance to homeowners to complete a code-compliant seismic retrofit of their home.

2024 ESS Program Earthquake Soft-Story Homeowner Registration

⏰ Registration Is Now Open⏰ · Check Eligibility by ZIP Code · Register for the ESS Grant Application! · Sign Up to Receive Grant Program Updates · ESS & Retrofit ...

Retrofit Grants | City of Berkeley

Complete and submit an Application Form for review. To be eligible for grant funding, applicants must complete their retrofit and receive an approved Final ...

Calif. offers up to $13K for single-family home earthquake retrofits

The soft-story program launched in 2023 but did not receive enough applications to exhaust its FEMA funding. So far, only a few homes have been ...

Receive Up to $13000 to retrofit the living space above your garage

Wait to hear that you've been accepted into the Earthquake Soft-Story program before applying for any permits. Seismic Retrofit work may include ...

Soft-Story Retrofit Program - Los Angeles - LADBS

Soft-Story Retrofit Program · 2 years: Submit proof of previous retrofit, or plans to retrofit or demolish · 3.5 years: Obtain permit to start construction or ...

Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program - City of Oakland

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Grants Up to $13K Now Available for Earthquake Retrofits of Soft-Story Homes! Read More... Services. Apply for Exemption - Mandatory Soft ...

Earthquake Soft-Story Seismic Retrofit Grants Now Available

Click on the image below to see if your house qualifies, or go to earthquakesoftstory.com. The fine print is located here: ...

Soft Story Retrofit Program | Mill Valley, CA

This webpage is a direct resource to get up to date information about the Mandatory Wood-Frame Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Ordinance and its requirements.

Seismic Retrofit Program - santamonica.gov

The City of Santa Monica has been awarded a federal grant from FEMA to assist owners of qualifying multi-family residential soft-story buildings. Grant funding ...

Natural Hazards Retrofit Program Toolkit - FEMA

application is accepted and your program is funded. ... But as times changed, the focus was put on soft-story retrofits due to the risk posed to.

Seismic Retrofit Program | Beverly Hills, CA

Refund of Soft-Story Seismic Retrofit Building Permit Fee ... Soft-Story Seismic Retrofit projects that are completed and receive final inspection within 18 ...

Soft Story | SFGOV - City of San Francisco

This information is available for each building in the DBI Soft Story Mandatory Retrofit Program (MRP) Database. Please visit the DBI Submittal Procedures ...

Earthquake Soft Story Program (ESS) - An Ultimate Guide

An ESS retrofit must be done with a building permit and in conformance with FEMA P-1100. The narrow back wall of the garage may need a new ...

Seismic Retrofit Program – Soft Story “SWOF” (Soft Weak Open Front)

A soft story ordinance is a set of regulations and building codes designed to reduce the risk of damage and loss of life caused by earthquakes.

Soft-Story Retrofit Program - Los Angeles - LADBS

Soft-Story Retrofit Program · Consist of 2 or more stories wood frame construction · Built under building code standards enacted before January 1, 1978 · Contains ...

San Francisco's Seismic Retrofit Financing | SFGOV

Public Financing Option · Allows property owners to finance seismic improvements to comply with the Soft Story Mandatory Retrofit Program (MRP) · 100% financing ...

Soft Story Retrofit Informational Public Meeting on March 14, 2024

The Building Safety Division hosted a community informational meeting to discuss the Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Program on March 14 from ...