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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the state's official COVID-19 website.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
City of Sacramento, California: Free Masks Available to Sacramento Businesses
The City of Sacramento is distributing masks provided by the California Department of Public Health to businesses in Sacramento. There are approximately 50,000 masks available. Mask pick-ups are available by appointment at the Coloma Community … » more information -
County of Riverside, California: Assistance for Residential Renters
Riverside County, in partnership with the United Way of the Inland Valleys and Lift to Rise, has established a program to provide financial assistance to renters. The program will distribute $33 million in rental assistance between the months of … » more information -
Disability Insurance
As part of its ongoing state benefits programs for workers, the State of California provides disability insurance to those who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. This disability insurance program provides … » more information -
Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program
The Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program predates COVID-19, but can be used by California-area small businesses to obtain disaster-related relief during this time. The program provides loan guarantees and direct loans to California-area small … » more information -
DMV Temporary Permit Extensions
Governor Gavin Newsom has extended the expiration dates for temporary drivers’ permits by an additional sixty days from the first sixty-day extension. The first sixty day extension applied an additional sixty days to temporary permits with … » more information -
Extension of Real Estate Licensing Requirements
As a part of special COVID-19 relief measures, Governor Gavin Newsom has issued Executive Order N-52-20, which, among other things, extends licensing and continuing education deadlines for Real Estate professionals. Under the terms of the order: … » more information -
Great Plates Delivered – Free Home Meals for Seniors
Great Plates Delivered is a state-wide program that, in partnership with local restaurants, will provide three free hot meals a day to older Californians who are isolating at home and are ineligible for other nutrition programs. The program will … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Reopening
On April 28, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the Resilience Roadmap, a four-stage plan for reopening California. Stage 1 was governed by the statewide stay-at-home order, which went into effect on March 19, 2020. Stage 2 allows lower-risk … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Reopening Certain Businesses and Manufacturers
On April 28, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a four-stage reopening plan. Stage 1 was governed by the statewide stay-at-home order, which went into effect on March 19, 2020. On May 4, 2020, Governor Newsom announced that, based on the state’s … » more information -
Paid Family Leave
As part of its ongoing state benefits programs for workers, the State of California provides for paid family leave for employees. The paid family leave program provides for up to six weeks of benefit payments for eligible employees who experience a … » more information -
Payroll Tax Extension
Businesses impacted by COVID-19 may request an extension of up to 60 days to file state payroll reports and deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. A written request for extension noting the impact of COVID-19 on the business must … » more information -
Suspension of Certain Commercial Restrictions for Food Trucks
As a part of special COVID-19 relief measures, Governor Gavin Newsom has issued Executive Order N-52-20, which, among other things, suspends restrictions on commercial activity in safety roadside rest areas from April 16, 2020 to August 14, 2020 to … » more information -
Tax Filing Extension for Individuals, Partnerships, and LLCs Taxed as Partnerships
As a part of special COVID-19 relief measures, the State of California is allowing for taxpayers (including individual filers, partnerships, LLCs taxed as partnerships and quarterly estimated tax payments) to file their 2019 California tax returns … » more information -
Tax, Regulatory, and Licensing Extensions
Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order that, among others, provides tax, regulatory, and licensing extensions for eligible businesses. » more information -
Unemployment Benefits
As part of its ongoing state benefits programs for workers, the State of California provides unemployment insurance to eligible workers who become unemployed or partially unemployed. The State has clarified that these benefits are available to … » more information -
Waiver of “Minimum Stocking Requirements” for WIC Vendors
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a federally-funded health and nutrition program that predates COVID-19, but can be used by eligible participants at this time. There are 83 WIC agencies in … » more information -
Waiver of Late Payment Penalties of Property Taxes; Extension for Filing Business Personal Property Statements
As part of special COVID-19 relief measures, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Executive Order N-61-20, which waives penalties for late property taxes paid after April 10 for taxpayers who demonstrate they have experienced financial hardship due to … » more information -
Waiver of Property Tax Late Penalties for Those Impacted by COVID-19
In recognition of the financial hardships created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alameda County Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector (TTC) will work with property owners to alleviate penalties for late property tax payments due to COVID-19. » more information -
Berkeley Relief Fund
The City of Berkeley has established the Berkeley Relief Fund, which commits $3 million to emergency grants to small businesses, nonprofit arts organizations, and residential tenants affected by COVID-19. The City will manage the Fund, which is … » more information -
Moratorium on Evictions
The City of Berkeley adopted an emergency ordinance prohibiting evictions during California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency for residential and commercial tenants for non-payment of rent and for those in default of mortgage payments, if the occupant … » more information -
Temporary Restriction on Certain Commercial Rent Increases
On April 21, 2020, the Berkeley City Council unanimously passed an amendment to the COVID-19 emergency ordinance that prohibits landlords from increasing rent more than 10% over rates on March 10, 2020, for commercial tenants meeting the eligibility … » more information -
Temporary Restriction on Certain Commercial Rent Increases
The Berkeley City Council has amended the COVID-19 emergency ordinance to prohibit landlords from increasing rent more than 10% over rates on March 10, 2020, for commercial tenants meeting the eligibility requirements below. This prohibition will be … » more information -
Eviction Moratorium
The City of Chula Vista has enacted a moratorium on (1) evictions of residential and commercial tenants for non-payment of rent, and (2) foreclosures for nonpayment of mortgages when a tenant’s or homeowner’s income has been substantially impacted … » more information
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