Renter Resources
Welcome to the City of Irvine Renter Resources webpage. This webpage can help Irvine residents access information related to rental properties, affordable housing, rent relief, services, and much more. If you have additional questions, please contact the Office of Health and Wellness at 949-724-6650. You may also email your questions to HealthandWellnessOffice@cityofirvine.org
Please see the topic and resources listed below for assistance. Download and print a copy of these resources.
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To find affordable housing, you must contact individual properties Irvine Affordable Housing Guide Sign up for the City’s affordable housing email notification list for affordable housing news and information on when wait lists open, and other relevant housing announcements. Please make sure to select “email” |
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| Find future affordable housing. | Upcoming Affordable Housing List |
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Speak with someone at the City of Irvine about affordable housing. |
Office of Health and Wellness at 949-724-6650. |
| Apply for a Housing Voucher or port with a Housing Voucher. |
The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) administers Housing Choice Vouchers that can be used in the City of Irvine. OCHA contact information is as follows: OCHA’s wait list is currently closed. Information is available at: Contacts to port your voucher are listed at: |
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Get help with emergency housing, emergency rent assistance and/or utilities payment assistance. |
2-1-1 Orange County South County Outreach Mercy House OCAPICA Families Forward Interval House Illumination Foundation Project Self Sufficiency StandUp for Kids |
| Apply for a Housing Voucher or port with a Housing Voucher. |
The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) administers OCHA contact information is as follows: OCHA’s wait list is currently closed. Information is available at: Contacts to port your voucher are listed at: |
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Get help with domestic violence or emergency shelter due to domestic violence. |
Human Options Interval House |
| Get help with tenant rights, housing discrimination, and tenant-landlord disputes (such as rent increases, repairs, or evictions). |
Get information on the State of California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB1482). For assistance with your situation contact: Fair Housing Foundation Fair Housing Council of OC |
| Get help with legal assistance related to your housing situation. |
Community Legal Aid SoCal LawHelpCA.org is the State of California’s official and free legal resource providing reliable information on 16 general topics and a directory of pre-screened organizations offering low-cost legal advice and representation. Public Law Center The Public Law Center works to preserve and create affordable |
| Get help with immigration services. | Community Legal Aid SoCal 800-834-5001 communitylegalsocal.org |
| Get help with food. |
Orange County Free Food Map Irvine Meals on Wheels South County Outreach Food Program Families Forward CalFresh Program |
| Get help with mental health. |
County of Orange Health Care Agency Crisis Assessment Team Suicide Prevention Crisis Line Orange County Health Care Agency Mental Health Association of Orange County National Alliance on Mental Illness |
| Find disability services. |
City of Irvine Disability Services |
| Report a health or safety violation in the building where you live. |
City of Irvine Code Enforcement Division |
| Report criminal activity. |
Irvine Police Department |
| Call 211 or visit 211oc.org. |
View a broader list of resources or contact 2-1-1 Orange County.
View the AB 987 Affordable Housing Database.
