COVID-19 Guidance
Rental Assistance & Operating Resources for Rental Housing Providers
Information Updated on May 20, 2022 - The situation surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) is continually evolving. SCRHA is following the guidance issued by Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health.
White Paper on Guidance for Dealing with COVID-19
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Rental Assistance Resources
- City of San Diego
- County of San Diego
- City of Chula Vista
- County of Riverside Rental Assistance
- Imperial County Rental Assistance via State Program
- Federal Assistance
Charitable Organizations Offering Rental Assistance
Please note each organization have their separate eligibility requirements for their rental assistance or other assistance programs and may or may not have funding available.
- Catholic Charities of San Diego and Imperial County | 619-323-2841
- Catholic Charities of San Bernardino & Riverside Counties | 909- 388-1239
- Jewish Family Services of San Diego | 858-637-3018
- Jewish Family Services of the Desert (Coachella Valley) | 760-325-4088
- South Bay Communities San Diego, COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program | 619-420-3620
- City Height Community Development Corporation | 619-584-1535
- 2-1-1 San Diego, Covid-19 Assistance Programs, Housing | 211
- United Way of San Diego County
- Covid-19 Community Response Fund, SD Worker Assistance Initiative
- United Way of Imperial County | 760-355-4900
- Inland SoCal 211+ | 211
- Click here for housing and other assistance programs, if available.
Reopening Resources
- NAA Reopening Guidance
- This is general in nature. Please make sure to consult local and state health orders for additional compliance requirements.
- California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
- Reopen San Diego Business Safety Framework (County of San Diego)
- County of Riverside Readiness and Reopening Framework
- San Diego County Pool Guidance
- County of Riverside Pool Guidance
California Eviction Moratorium
Coronavirus Resources
- COVID-19 Guidance for Shared or Congregate Housing
- COVID-19 Forms Discussion Webinar Recording 4.3.2020
- National Apartment Association Guidance - Includes Information Related to Residents
- Coronavirus Preparedness for Apartment Firms
- Centers for Disease Control
- Prevention of Coronavirus from CDC
- World Health Organization (WHO)
Communicating with Residents
SCRHA encourages members to continue to reach out to residents proactively and encourage them to apply for rental assistance, or apply on their behalf.
SCRHA Press Releases & Media Coverage
- Commentary: California must fund its mandate to protect tenants
Watch SCRHA President Kendra Bork's Interview with KUSI - SCRHA Press Release on Rent Strike - March 31, 2020
- 10 News San Diego - Rents, mortgage payments due amid financial hardship
- CBS 8 - Do you know what to do if you can’t make your April rent payment? You must act now
Fox 5 San Diego - Renters prepare to strike as landlords urge normal payments - KPBS - Tenants Prepare For Rent Strike As Landlords Urge Normal Payments
- KUSI - Tenants prepare for rent strike as landlords urge normal payments
- KUSI - Advice for tenants and landlords during this pandemic
- San Diego Union-Tribune - San Diego apartment association responds to rent strike
- Times of San Diego: Landlords Say ‘Everyone Loses in a Rent Strike’ in Reply to Tenant Group’s Call
- Village News: COVID-19 crisis impacts rental housing industry, new resources help owners assist tenants
- COVID-19 Crisis Impacts Rental Housing Industry; New Resources Help Owners Assist Tenants - March 26, 2020
Federal Resources
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- U.S. Department of Labor
- American Bankers Association: Bank Actions to Assist Customers
State of California Resources
- California Department of Public Health
- California Employment Development Department (EDD)
- California Department of Industrial Relations, Labor Commissioner Office
- California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
- Executive Order N-28-20
- Letter to Governor - Eviction Moratorium
- Executive Order N-37-20
- Governor's Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery
Local Resources - San Diego County
- Resources for Employers from San Diego Employers Association
- County of San Diego
- Superior Court of California County of San Diego
- San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund
- San Diego County COVID-19 Text Message Alert System
- San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector
- City of San Diego Business Relief and Support
- San Diego County Department of Environmental Health Pool Program
- San Diego Housing Commission Covid-19 Hardship Policies
- County of Riverside
- Coronavirus Readiness & Reopening
- Superior Court of California County of Riverside
- Riverside Tax Treasurer-Tax Collector
- Riverside County Environmental Health issues guidance on shared pools in response to coronavirus
- City of Cathedral City
- City of Coachella
- City of Desert Hot Springs
- City of Hemet
- City of Indio
- City of Indian Wells
- City of La Quinta
- City of Menifee
- City of Moreno Valley
- City of Murrieta
- City of Palm Desert
- City of Palm Springs
- City of Perris
- City of Rancho Mirage
- City of Temecula
Local Resources - Imperial County
- Imperial County
- Imperial Tax Treasurer-Tax Collector
- Superior Court of California County of Imperial
- City of Brawley
- City of Calexico
- City of Calipatria
- City of El Centro
- City of Holtville
- City of Imperial
NAA Coronavirus Micro-Webinars
Email Archive
SCRHA continues to send email updates on COVID-19 to our members to keep you updated on local regulations, best practices, and resources during this trying time. If you are a current member and do not receive our emails, please email info@socalrha.org or sign up for our newsletter using the form below. Past emails can be found by clicking on the following links.
- May 21: COVID-19 Updates - The Latest on Re-Opening and Eviction Moratoriums
- May 1: COVID-19 Updates - May is here; the time for rental assistance is now
- April 22: COVID-19 Updates - Be heard and prepare for May
- April 7: County of San Diego Health & Safety Order
- April 6: State Court Takes Action on Evictions; Government Orders for Businesses
- March 31: Just Released: COVID-19 Forms Updates - Rent Strike
- March 28: Just Released: COVID-19 UPDATE
- March 27: Governor Sets Statewide Eviction Moratorium Guidelines – NAA/NMHC CARES Act Comments
- March 25: SCRHA Update on Eviction Moratoriums
- March 24: Just Released: COVID-19 Form 298 Accommodation Request
- March 23: Just Released: COVID-19 FAQs
- March 19: Just Released: COVID-19 White Paper
- March 18: COVID-19 News & Guidance
- March 13: SCRHA Update on COVID-19
The information provided herein is general in nature and is not intended to be legal advice. It is designed to assist our members in understanding this issue area, but it is not intended to address specific circumstances or business situations. For specific legal advice, consult your attorney.