The Irvine Animal Care Center is in the design phase of a major renovation project, and members of the public are invited to a virtual meeting to learn more about the plans. The center was opened in 1982, and manages more than 1,700 adoptions and reunifications annually. To maintain a high level of service to a growing Irvine community, the City Council approved a joint project to improve the Irvine Animal Care Center and Operations Support Facility.

IRVINE, Calif. (February 11, 2021) Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan will deliver the State of the City Address Tuesday, February 23 at 5 p.m.

Mayor Khan will offer a look back on accomplishments from 2020 and will share initiatives and highlights for 2021, including the City’s 50th anniversary. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the address will be delivered through a combination of live and video formats, and will not be open to the public.

The City of Irvine is required to adequately plan and meet the housing needs of everyone in the community by updating its Housing Element every eight years. In the update, the City must identify enough potentially developable land suitable for residential use to meet Irvine’s new Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation.

The City of Irvine, in partnership with Orange County United Way (OCUW), is offering free tax preparation services to taxpayers who earned less than $60,000 in 2020. Qualifying taxpayers who live, work, or attend school in Irvine can receive help filing their taxes from IRS-trained and certified volunteers, who will also assist eligible taxpayers in applying for tax credits, including the state and federal Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC).

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:

February is black history month. In Irvine we celebrate our diversity and the many cultures that make up our resident-base, including our black community. It's a time to celebrate and honor those who have helped illuminate the path to a brighter future. 

On Tuesday, February 9 the Irvine City Council will recognize this important cause by proclaiming February 2021 as "Black History Month."