Costa Mesa Approves Rental Assistance Program for Struggling Residents

Orange Coast College's new residence hall, The Harbour, is seen from across the street in Costa Mesa, Calif., on Oct. 7, 2020. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

Costa Mesa City Council members voted unanimously to provide hundreds of thousands of dollars to residents of the California city who are struggling to pay their rent amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The city’s rental assistance program guidelines were formalized on Oct. 6 after a 6-0 Council vote. Residents that are experiencing a loss of income directly related to COVID-19 will be eligible to receive either $6,000 per household or a maximum of three months of rent, whichever is less.