Learn About Fair Housing 

The Fair Housing Foundation is hosting a virtual fair housing workshop Tuesday, February 13, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. via Zoom.

Register for this free workshop for tenants, landlords, property managers, and interested parties. The workshop will cover information on a variety of topics including:

• Federal and state fair housing laws.

• Eviction processes.

• Rent increases.

• Housing discrimination.

• Modifications and accommodation.

• Rental application process.

• General guidelines.

• Families with children.

• Notices.

• Security deposits.

• Habitability and repairs.

Registration for the event is mandatory. Please RSVP online to receive Zoom access information. For further information about the Fair Housing Foundation, please visit FHFCA.org. 

Find Affordable Housing

Did you know Irvine has the most affordable housing units in Orange County? View our Irvine Affordable Housing Guide to view information about qualifying for affordable housing, renter resources, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, and special needs and senior housing opportunities.

For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org/affordablehousing.

You Can Help Animals in Need

Even the smallest gift can make a big difference for countless furry friends during the Irvine Animal Care Center Holiday Donation Drive. Your generosity provides essential care, rehabilitation, and a chance at a forever home through programs such as Third Chance for Pets, Foster Care, and Enhanced Care.

Visit irvineanimals.org/holidaydrive to see how your compassion can blossom into great impacts for animals in need.

The Holiday Donation Drive concludes January 31.

Play All Day, Every Way, in Irvine

Up for a new activity in 2024, or do you want to spend more time outdoors? Perhaps you even want to soar above town in a balloon — you can do all of this in Irvine!

Visit cityofirvine.org/play to find a list of the City's special events, classes and activities, facilities and parks, sports and athletics, and our open spaces and trails. 

Enjoy all the playful activities Irvine has to offer!

National Poverty in America Awareness Month 

National Poverty in America Awareness Month is a time for people to come together to raise awareness about poverty and its effects on individuals, families, and communities in the United States. This monthlong observance is an opportunity to educate people about the realities of poverty and what they can do to help those in need. It is also a time to advocate for policies and programs that can address poverty and its root causes, and to support organizations that are working to alleviate poverty and provide assistance to those in need. 

FOR Families provides information and short-term support to those in the Irvine community who need assistance identifying and accessing needed services and resources. 

The City of Irvine's FOR Families services include consultations to help identify your needs and offers resource referrals to organizations and programs best suited to assist you. If you need assistance, please contact FOR Families at 949-724-6650, or email forfamilies@cityofirvine.org. 

February 5 | 5:30 p.m.

Finance Commission