Housing Assistance

If you are facing housing insecurity, we can help.  Our Basic Needs team will work with you to identify resources, share information about securing housing and/or seeking rent assistance, and providing referrals as possible.

Housing Assistance Resources

Many students may experience housing insecurity or homelessness some time in their lives. Research from  The Hope Center indicates nearly 50% of all college students experience housing insecurity. Housing insecurity includes being behind on rent/mortgage, living out of a car, sleeping on a couch in the home of a friend/family member, or living beyond the capacity of the space.

If you are experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness, Coastline College can help identify resources, share information about securing housing and/or seeking rent assistance, and providing referrals when possible.

Making the call to receive help is an important first step in securing your safety and wellbeing.

Immediate Emergency Housing or Shelter

If you are in a life-threatening situation, dial 9-1-1

Call 2-1-1 (in Orange County) to request a referral to a shelter for immediate temporary placement

If 2-1-1 does not work on your phone, call 888.600.4357 toll free or 949.646.4357 locally

If you are experiencing domestic violence, you can also contact Coastline College's Domestic Violence/Title IX Coordinator at 714.241.6130 or titleix@coastline.edu for assistance with temporary housing accommodations

Help to pay rent/mortgage (in California)

Check out the program highlights of the Housing is Key CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program and/or the frequently asked questions about eviction protections.
Begin your application for housing rent relief online or over the phone at (833) 430-2122.
Gather the one of the following items to complete your application (you will need one of the following):
- Tax Return for 2020, or
- W2 (form related to being employed) and 1099G (form related to being unemployed) for 2020, or
- Current pay stubs, or
- Proof of participation in CalFresh or CalWORKs program (your 2020 or 2021 acceptance or renewal letter is preferred)

Finding a stable living/housing situation (in Orange County)

Rapid Rehousing & Affordable Housing resources are routed centrally through 211OC.org acting as a single point of contact to thousands of social service programs

Call 2-1-1 or 888-600-4357 (toll-free) 24 hours-a-day and be connected to a trained Information and Referral specialist, text your zip code to 898211, or complete the online inquiry https://www.211oc.org/content/GET-HELP-Connection-Center.html (response for online inquiry takes 24 hours)
Share information about your housing situation and services you are needing including personal demographic markers like if you are seeking housing assistance as a single person or family, if you are a veteran, your gender, your age, that you are a college student
Ask for a referral to a coordinated entry system or access point
Fill out paperwork/intake that the Information and Referral specialist has provided and return it completed as soon as possible

211OC seeks to identify the root cause(s) of individual & family challenges and connect you with a wide range of resources that meet all underlying needs in order to prevent personal or family crises.

Tips for Success

Be prepared to share information about yourself and your situation
Talk about all your current needs (housing, food, income, health, etc.)
Ask for translation services if English is not your primary/preferred language
Ask what the steps are to get help, estimated timelines for each step, and what communication you should expect
Prepare your questions and documents ahead of time (if possible)

Basic Info

27 counties in California have 2-1-1. Search for 211 and your county to find the local number, website, and contact options (like calling, texting, emailing, or online inquiry form).

Some counties have steps they want you to follow - if you call an organization directly and they are unable to help you, ask what you should do first or where to go to get started