Welcome to the City of Irvine. We are very pleased that you have chosen our community for your new residence. As you begin your new life in our wonderful city, this page is filled with some of the services that may be helpful to you. Additional listings for City and County services can be found on the Irvine website under the heading "Info Guide." For more information, call (949) 724-6000.
Business Services
Chamber of Commerce (949) 660-9112 The Chamber, in conjunction with the City, works aggressively towards Irvine’s economic development, promoting Irvine as the city of choice. The lead agency working with the City on economic development, the Chamber has established a plan that promotes Irvine as a prime business and residential location.ICC is a non-profit business organization (501C6) that represents the business community and provides benefits and services to the membership. www.irvinechamber.com
Destination Irvine (800) 558-4262 or (949) 660-9112 x127 Detailed information for relocating businesses or residents through the City of Irvine's economic development partner 'Destination Irvine.' www.destinationirvine.com
Business Permits Development Assistance Center (949) 724-6308 Planning and Development staff are available at the Planning and Zoning Counter of the Community Development Department, located in City Hall, to answer any of your questions, and to facilitate your development application. The DAC team is equipped to answer questions regarding planning and zoning regulations.
Cox Communications (949) 720-2020 Cox Communications, Inc., (Cox) is the major provider of advanced cable, video, voice and data services for homes and businesses in the City of Irvine. Contact Cox to receive information on cable installation and repair services, high-speed Internet access, local and long distance digital telephone, pay-per-view services, and advanced voice and data transport solutions available specifically for businesses. www.cox.com
City Services
Building Permits (949) 724-6313 All permit applications may be submitted at the Permit Processing counter.To further assist the public, we offer a self-service submittal system. Plans and permit applications can be logged in and dropped off at the self-serve bin provided all of the forms and submittals are completed. For more information, please visit the self-service area located in the Community Development reception area. Click here for Permit Processing Center
Business Licenses (949) 724-6310 The City of Irvine welcomes new business enterprises, and values the many businesses that have made Irvine their home.The City of Irvine requires all organizations operating within the City to have a business license (Code of Ordinances Section 2-10-201). www.cityofirvine.org/ipd/divisions/business_licenses
Child Care Coordination Office (949) 724-6632 The Child Care Coordination Office provides a variety of services designed to enhance and maintain the quality of childcare in the community.City staff work with individuals, agencies and businesses to help provide quality services for children. www.cityofirvine.org/depts/cs/childcare
FOR Families (949) 724-6650 FOR Families provides information and short-term support to individuals, couples and families living or working in Irvine who need assistance identifying and accessing needed services and resources. Our focus is on supporting the well being of our community members. www.cityofirvine.org/depts/cs/familyservices/for_families
Irvine Animal Care Center (949) 724-7740 Our five-acre facility houses more than 3,000 homeless animals every year.Our pets live in roomy kennels with plenty of beds, blankets and toys, and each of them also enjoys daily playtime in our enclosed yards and exercise rooms.Over 90% of the animals that arrive at our shelter are either returned safely to their owners, or adopted into new, loving homes. www.cityofirvine.org/depts/cs/animalcare
Disability Services (949) 724-6732 Voice / TTY Provides information and support services to people with disabilities who live or work in Irvine.Disability Services offers social/ recreational opportunities, community awareness events, informational seminars, quarterly newsletter, classes, and much more. www.cityofirvine.org/depts/cs/familyservices/disability_services
TRIPS (949) 724-7433 (724-RIDE) Transportation to destinations within Orange County (wheelchair accessible vans and buses) for Irvine residents with disabilities and older adults.Available to Irvine residents with permanent disabilities and senior citizens over 65 years of age. Enrollment for eligible use is required. Waiting list for those certified as eligible. www.cityofirvine.org/depts/cs/seniors/transportation.asp
Education
Irvine is proud to be served by two incredible school districts, which have nationally recognized schools that serve grades K-12. There are also three, well-known institutions of higher education located in Irvine.
Irvine Unified School District (949) 936-5000 The Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) is comprised of 23 elementary schools, five middle schools and four high schools.Contact the IUSD office to receive more information regarding enrollment, year-round terms and schedules, the District's approach to innovative educational programs, open-style classrooms and team-teaching. www.iusd.org
Tustin Unified School District (714) 730-7301 The Tustin Unified School District (TUSD) is located in the central part of Orange County and serves a portion of the Irvine community.The District consists of 17 elementary schools, five middle schools, two high schools, a continuation high school, and alternative and adult education programs.Contact the District for enrollment and attendance information. www.tustin.k12.ca.us
Concordia University (949) 854-8002 Concordia University is located in the Irvine community of Turtle Rock. The four-year Christian liberal arts university is comprised of the School of Adult Studies, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, School of Theology, Christ College and English Language School. Concordia offers 18 undergraduate majors, an adult degree completion program and five graduate degrees. Its first academic year began in 1976. www.cui.edu
Irvine Valley College (949) 451-5100 As one of California's leading community colleges and one of Orange County's best-known educational institutions, we provide student’s exceptional educational opportunities in outstanding facilities and an extraordinary faculty and staff. www.ivc.edu
University of California, Irvine (949) 824-6703 Since its founding in 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location.UCI has become internationally recognized for efforts that are improving lives through research and discovery, providing excellence in scholarship and teaching, and engaging and enriching the community. www.uci.edu
California State University Fullerton – Irvine Campus (949) 936-1600 Established in 2002 to meet the higher education needs of central and south Orange County. The branch campus offers many of the resources of a large university in a smaller, more personal learning environment. Located on the grounds of the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station (now Heritage Fields) in Irvine, over 3200 students are enrolled in one of over 30 majors/programs that are offered. The Irvine Campus offers upper-division, graduate level and teacher credentialing courses as well as courses through University Extended Education. www.fullerton.edu/irvinecampus/
Newspapers
Irvine World News (949) 553-2900 Published weekly by the Orange County Register, the Irvine World News features local news and information on all the happenings in the City of Irvine. The paper is delivered to the homes of Irvine residents every Thursday, and is available online and at local newsstands. www.irvineworldnews.com
Los Angeles Times, OC Edition (714) 966-5600 The Los Angeles Times is also one of the areas most notable sources for news and information. The Times offers daily and "weekend only" delivery to subscribers, and is available at local newsstands and online. www.latimes.com
Orange County Register (877) 4MY-REGISTER The Orange County Register is one of the area's flagship newspapers, featuring up-to-date news and information on local and nationwide topics. The Register is available to subscribers for daily, early-morning delivery, and is also available online and at local newsstands. www.ocregister.com
Irvine Police Department (949) 724-7000 The Irvine Police Department is a professional, values-based organization where community policing is a way of life. Community policing is the foundation that the police department has been building upon since it began in 1975.We hope you will benefit from the information that has been compiled about crime and our prevention efforts in our City. Our website is one of the ways in which we hope to improve communication with City residents and businesses. www.ci.irvine.ca.us/ipd
Orange County Fire Authority (714) 532-7266 The Orange County Fire Authority protects and supports the needs of the City of Irvine.As a member agency, the OCFA serves the changing needs of the communities it serves by providing the highest quality regional emergency, safety and support services.The firefighters pledge their commitment to preserving the quality of life, to protect lives, property and the environment with compassion, vigilance and dedication to excellence. www.ocfa.org
Religious Institutions
Adat Ha Mashiach Messianic Congregation (714) 630-6703 77 Post (meeting only) Irvine, CA www.adathamashiach.org
Agape Nest Presbyterian Church (949) 733-9191 13955 Yale Ave. Irvine, Ca. 92620
Assembly of God Church (949) 252-8400 17951 Cowan Irvine, Ca. 92614 www.socalag.org
Bethel Jacob Congregation (949) 786-5230 3900 Michelson Irvine, Ca. 92612
Bethel Korean Church (949) 854-4010 18700 Harvard Ave. #A-F Irvine, Ca. 92612 www.bkc.org/english
Calvary Chapel of Irvine (949) 733-3701 PO Box 16956 Irvine, Ca 92623 www.calvaryirvine.com
Chinese Bible Church (949) 653-1329 18182 Culver Dr. Irvine, Ca. 92612
Chinese First Baptist Church of Irvine (949) 854-4005 18700 Harvard Ave. #D Irvine, Ca. 92612 irvinebaptist.org
Christ Our Redeemer AME Church (323) 731-6367 (877) 426-7263 U.C.I. Interfaith Center
First Church of Christ, Scientist(Christian Science Church) (949) 262-9540 25 Orange Tree Irvine, Ca. 92618 www.tfccs.com
Christian Science Reading Room (949) 552-6929 15435 Jeffrey Rd. Irvine, Ca. 92618
Voyagers Bible Church (949) 857-5007 600 Irvine Center Dr. Irvine, Ca. 92720 www.voygers.org
Woodbridge Community Church (949) 552-1101 5000 Barranca Pkwy. Irvine, Ca. 92714 www.woodbridgechurch.org
Social and Support Services
Catholic Charities of Orange County (714) 347-9600 Catholic Charities of Orange County is a non-profit organization that makes available a broad base of services to all Orange County residents regardless of religious, ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds. Catholic Charities works with individuals to define, design, and implement family-friendly programs that promote economic opportunity, educational achievement, family enrichment, community health, and neighborhood reinvestment. www.ccoc.org
City of Irvine Disability Services (949) 724-6633 Provides information and support services to people with disabilities who live or work in Irvine. Disability Services offers social/ recreational opportunities, community awareness events, informational seminars, quarterly newsletter, classes and much more. www.cityofirvine.org/depts/cs/familyservices/disability_services
CSP (Community Service Programs, Inc.) (949) 975-1046 CSP serves youths, adults and families living in Orange County who are involved or at risk of involvement with the justice system. www.cspinc.org
Families Forward (949) 552-2727 Assists families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, counseling, education and other supportive services. www.families-forward.org
FISH (Friends in Service to Humanity) (949) 642-6060 FISH Harbor Area, Inc. is a non-profit whose mission is preventing hunger and homelessness in our community. www.fishharbor.org
Human Options Hotline: (949) 854-3554 (949) 854-0180 Human Options' mission is "to help battered women, their families, and our community break the cycle of domestic violence."Human Options Emergency Shelter, a safe house for women and children, provides a safe, caring environment for up to 45-days. We also offer long-term follow-up counseling, a family healing center, counseling, and social services. www.safenetwork.net/rd/sn000012.htm
Meals on Wheels (949) 786-6870 Provides meals to those who are homebound.
Newcomers Club of Irvine (714) 734-3859 A social club for women who have lived in Irvine fewer than three years and meets each month for activities such as coffees, luncheons, book clubs, movies, nature walks, bunco, area excursions and more
Saddleback Community Outreach (949) 380-8144 The major objective of SCO programs and services (food, housing, utility payments, clothing and transportation) is to help those being assisted become self-supportive. www.saddlebackoutreach.org
Share Our Selves (SOS) (949) 642-3451 Medical and Dental Clinics 949-650-0640 Share Our Selves (SOS) provides free emergency assistance to those in need of basic living essentials, including food, clothes, health services, and financial aid. www.shareourselves.org Women’s Opportunity Center at UCI (949) 824-3274 The Women's Opportunities Center is a leader in providing career assistance to women and men throughout the community. Serving more than 2,000 individuals annually, WOC provides career and resume counseling, library resources, job listings, career development workshops, and personal support groups. http://unex.uci.edu/woc
Working Wardrobes (949) 862-9090 Working Wardrobes®, a non-profit, nonsectarian organization based in Orange County, assists survivors of domestic violence and other adults in crisis to reclaim their self esteem and re-enter the workforce.Working Wardrobes® provides life skills education, career coaching, and professional image enhancement services to over 2000 people each year. www.workingwardrobes.org
Telephone/Internet/Wireless Services
Cox Communications (949) 720-2020 Cox Communications, Inc., (Cox) is the major provider of advanced cable, video, voice and data services for homes and businesses in the City of Irvine. Contact Cox to receive information on cable installation and repair services, high-speed Internet access, local and long distance digital telephone, pay-per-view services, and advanced voice and data transport solutions available specifically for businesses. www.cox.com
SBC (800) 310-2355 SBC, formerly Pacific Bell, provides telephone, wireless communications, pagers and paging services, Internet service and satellite television service to the Irvine area. www.sbc.com
Verizon (800) 922-0204 Verizon provides telephone, wireless communications and Internet service to the Irvine area. www.verizonwireless.com
Trash Service
Waste Management (949) 642-1191 Waste Management offers a full-range of environmental services to residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers in the City of Irvine. Services available include waste removal, disposal operations, and a recycling program offering curbside pick-up. The WasteByRail Program and Trading Services are available specifically for businesses. www.wastemanagement.com
Utilities
Irvine Ranch Water District (949) 453-5300 Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) provides domestic water service, sewage collection and water reclamation to the City of Irvine and portions of surrounding communities. Contact the IRWD for more information on their quality water service, in addition to free water conservation devices, home and business water audits utilized to increase conservation, landscape workshops, water awareness tours and information on emergency preparedness. www.irwd.com
Orange County Sanitation District (714) 962-2411 The Orange County Sanitation District is responsible for wastewater, water reclamation and watershed protection.They are responsible for controlling air emissions, conserving and recycling natural resources and monitoring the impacts of treated wastewater releases on precious ocean marine life. www.ocsd.com
Southern California Edison (800) 655-4555 Southern California Edison (SCE) is the electrical utility provider for the City of Irvine, offering convenient, 24-hour customer service. SCE provides electrical power to homes and businesses, in addition to providing information on energy efficiency, rotating outages, emergency preparedness, electrical safety tips, and tree planting guidelines to ensure non-interference with electrical utility lines. www.sce.com
Southern California Gas Company (800) 427-2200 Southern California Gas Company (The Gas Company) is the provider of natural gas to those residing or operating a business in the City of Irvine. The Gas Company also provides customers with appliance services (hook-ups and safety checks), an energy efficiency and rebate program, direct-assistance program for limited income customers, and information on emergency preparedness and air quality. Contact The Gas Company during business hours for more information. www.socalgas.com
