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Seismic
Safety Improvement Program
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Purpose
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Provides matching grants to owner-occupied low-income
households for the completion of seismic retrofit
repairs. |
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Status
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Taking
applications now.
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Maximum
Amount
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Matching funds grant not to exceed $5,000
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Minimum
Amount:
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N/A |
REQUIREMENTS
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| Eligible
Applicants |
Oakland
property owners living in the dwelling to be modified. |
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Location
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Property
must be located in one of the Redevelopment Project
Areas. See Redevelopment
Project Area Maps.
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| Eligible Properties |
1 to 4 unit properties. |
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Income
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Applicant’s
annual family income cannot exceed 80% of the established
HUD area median
income for the area*. Income
of all family members who are 18 years or older must
be considered.
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Occupancy
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Applicant
must occupy the property |
| Eligible
Uses |
Grant
funds may only be used for seismic retrofitting which
includes foundation bolting, building perimeter and
intermediate foundations, site improvements, strengthening
of shear walls and pony walls, and installation of
state-certified earthquake-resistant bracing systems.
Non-structural mitigation includes replacing and
bracing masonry chimneys, providing flexible connections
to utility lines, installation of state-certified
gas safety shut-off valves, water heater strapping,
securing of ceiling light fixtures. |
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Requirements |
The property must be in compliance with health and
safety codes. |
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LOAN / GRANT DETAILS
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Interest Rate:
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N/A
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Payments/ Term
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Grant |
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Prepayment Penalty
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N/A
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Security
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N/A
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HOW TO APPLY
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| Status |
Available Now |
| Deadline |
None |
| Process |
Complete
and submit the application.
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| Application |
Call
(510) 238-3909 to request an application |
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MORE INFORMATION
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N/A |
| Projects |
N/A
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| Contact |
Residential
Lending and Rehabilitation
City of Oakland
Community and Economic Development Agency
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*Area
Median Income limits are revised annually. Click here for current limits.
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City of Oakland
Community and Economic
Development Agency
Housing and Community Development Division
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza Suite 5313 | Oakland,
CA 94612
Tel:
510.238.3015
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Fax: 510-238-3691 | TDD: 238-3254
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Last updated
November 13, 2008
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is the policy of the City of Oakland not to discriminate on
the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, family status,
sexual orientation, or disability in employment or any of its
programs, activities, or services.
City of Oakland is an equal opportunity housing
provider
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