California offering up to $13,000 to retrofit 'soft-story' homes in Berkeley, Oakland, SF
California offering up to $13,000 to retrofit 'soft-story' homes in Berkeley, Oakland, SF
Homeowners in Oakland, San Francisco and Berkeley whose homes include a living space above a garage, known as a "soft-story," may be eligible for thousands of dollars to retrofit the structure as part of a pilot program funded by the federal government.
The Earthquake Soft Story (ESS) pilot grant program provides eligible California homeowners up to $13,000 toward a seismic retrofit for homes with soft stories. The program is managed by the California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) and funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program.
A home with a "soft-story" living space built over a garage.CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL MITIGATION PROGRAM (CRMP)An ESS retrofit would strengthen the garage walls and structure to help prevent the living space over the garage from collapsing into the garage during an earthquake.
The pilot program is limited to certain zip codes in Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, Pasadena and Los Angeles. Homes in the program area need to have been built prior to 2000.
Homeowners can learn more about the ESS Program and register for a grant at the CRMP
Homeowners in Oakland, San Francisco and Berkeley whose homes include a living space above a garage, known as a "soft-story," may be eligible for thousands of dollars to retrofit the structure as part of a pilot program funded by the federal government.
The Earthquake Soft Story (ESS) pilot grant program provides eligible California homeowners up to $13,000 toward a seismic retrofit for homes with soft stories. The program is managed by the California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) and funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program.
A home with a "soft-story" living space built over a garage.CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL MITIGATION PROGRAM (CRMP)An ESS retrofit would strengthen the garage walls and structure to help prevent the living space over the garage from collapsing into the garage during an earthquake.
The pilot program is limited to certain zip codes in Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, Pasadena and Los Angeles. Homes in the program area need to have been built prior to 2000.
Homeowners can learn more about the ESS Program and register for a grant at the CRMP
Are you looking to reinforce your home for that extra peace of mind? Or maybe you are looking to comply with local regulations because you live in an area with tremors. As much as Retrofit work to comply with the mandatory soft-story ordinance, it is an opportunity to seismically upgrade and increase the safety of your structure and enhance the flexibility and use of space. LEET Construction is the best soft-story retrofit contractor, providing a full-service experience. Our professional team designs, engineers, and constructs a cost-effective retrofit solution that protects your building. The only thing you have to do is pick up the phone and give us a call.
LEET Construction Company is a general construction company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in retrofits and other projects. They offer contractor soft story retrofit services for buildings in Oakland and San Francisco. These services are aimed at improving building structural stability and preventing collapses during earthquakes. Soft story retrofits involve modifying or replacing the first story of a building to increase its seismic resistance. LEET Construction Company has a team of experienced professionals who are familiar with California's building codes and regulations and can assist with soft story retrofit projects from start to finish.Why LEET Construction?
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