The City of Irvine and our partnering nonprofits and utilities can assist residents if they are experiencing financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nonprofit Housing Assistance
The City of Irvine works with two nonprofits that can assist with rental and utility assistance, homelessness prevention, food pantry resources, and counseling. South County Outreach can assist individuals and Families Forward can assist families with minor-aged children. Please click on the buttons below to learn more about each program:
South County Outreach (Open in new window)
Families Forward (Open in new window)
Utility Assistance During Pandemic
Irvine residents struggling to pay their utility bills due to hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic can receive assistance from a variety of sources. Click on the buttons below to learn more about the programs each provider offers:
Southern California Edison (Open in new window)
SoCal Gas (Open in new window)
Irvine Ranch Water District (Open in new window)
USA.gov - Help with Bills from CARES Act (Open in new window)
City of Irvine Emergency Rental Assistance Program