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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 California COVID-19 portal.
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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Sacramento Loaves & Fishes
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Sacramento Loaves & Fishes is continuing to provide food to homeless men, women, and children. A to-go breakfast is provided to guests on weekdays, and a to-go lunch is available every day (including weekends). In … » more information
Insurance-Related Relief Programs
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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 -
Testing
All insurers providing commercial health insurance coverage must immediately reduce cost-sharing (including, but not limited to, co-pays, deductibles and coinsurance) to zero for all medically necessary screening and testing for COVID-19 and … » 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 -
Unemployment Insurance Application Call Center
As authorized by Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-50-20, the California Employment Development Department (CEDD) will: (1) launch a new call center that will operate 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM to assist Californians with … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Work-Sharing Program
The Unemployment Insurance Work Sharing Program is part of California’s ongoing state benefits programs. The Work-Sharing program allows businesses, including businesses impacted by COVID-19, to retain workers by reducing hours and wages no more … » more information -
Waiver of Eligibility Re-Determinations for Medi-Cal; CalFresh; CalWORKs; Cash Assistance for Immigrants; In-Home Supportive Service
On March 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20. The order temporarily suspends the application of any state law that would require the re-determination of eligibility for benefits for individuals currently receiving services … » more information -
Enrollment Assistance for State Medical Insurance
Long Beach is offering enrollment assistance to those eligible for Medi-Cal, the California equivalent of Medicaid, and Covered California, the California implementation of insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Help is available from 8 … » more information -
Accessing Financial Relief through L.A. Connected
L.A. Connected is a citywide effort helping Angelenos access their Economic Impact Payments (also known as the federal stimulus checks), unemployment benefit insurance, income tax credits, and other vital financial assistance needed to recover from … » more information -
COVID-19 Relief Package – Temporary Suspension of Utility Cut-Offs, Distribution of Sanitation Resources, Small Business Loans, and Homelessness Assistance
The Sacramento City Council has passed a COVID-19 relief package containing programs to assist individuals and small businesses with a variety of measures. » more information -
COVID-19 Relief Package – Temporary Suspension of Utility Cut-Offs, Distribution of Sanitation Resources, Small Business Loans, and Homelessness Assistance
The Sacramento City Council has passed a COVID-19 relief package containing programs to assist individuals and small businesses with a variety of measures. » more information -
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Asian Americans Advancing Justice is providing free legal consults for low-wage workers on issues related, but not limited, to unpaid wages, overtime, unemployment insurance benefits, wrongful termination … » more information
Tax-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) creates a refundable income tax credit for self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion … » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Family Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages required to be paid under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”). » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Paid Sick Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages paid under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”). » more information -
Special Rule Related to Tax on Employers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) exempts employers from employer-side Federal Insurance Contributions Act (“FICA”) (or employer-side taxes under the parallel social security system for railroads (“RRTA”)) … » 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 -
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 -
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 -
Business Tax Certificate Renewal Late Payment Interest and Penalty Waiver
In order to ease the burden placed on businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Fremont announced on March 31, 2020 that it would waive penalties and interest on late payments for certain business tax certificate renewals. Eligible … » more information -
Accessing Financial Relief through L.A. Connected
L.A. Connected is a citywide effort helping Angelenos access their Economic Impact Payments (also known as the federal stimulus checks), unemployment benefit insurance, income tax credits, and other vital financial assistance needed to recover from … » more information -
Small Businesses Tax Assistance
Oakland is helping small business owners meet their tax obligations by waiving late payment penalties for small business that fail to file their taxes, which were due on March 1, 2020, as a result of COVID-19. The City will work with small business … » more information -
Penalty Relief for Taxpayers
On March 25, 2020, Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector Shari L. Freidenrich announced that she will grant waivers on penalties to taxpayers to the extent allowed by existing California law. California law allows for waiver of penalties, costs and … » more information
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