The City of Costa Mesa's strategy is focused on providing assistance at the local level to address a larger regional responsibility of ending homelessness in Orange County. The City provides direct assistance to Costa Mesa residents who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness and that meet specific criteria.

Costa Mesa “Live, Work, School” Ties

A Costa Mesa resident is an individual or family with at least one member who has lived or worked in Costa Mesa for the preceding 36 months at the time he/she is assessed for residency by City staff or affiliated volunteer organizations. Additionally, Costa Mesa ties can be established if a member of the household currently attends a school located within the City limits. Any exceptions to this definition that surface as a result of extraordinary circumstances shall be considered on a case-by-case basis by the chair of the Network for Homeless Solutions (NHS) in consultation with Network members.

Housing Assistance

The City offers housing assistance to individuals and families with Costa Mesa ties. For more information, please visit the Housing Resources page.

NHS Hotline

For additional information, please contact the Network for Homeless Solutions at (714) 754-5346 or nhscostamesa@costamesaca.gov.