To satisfy a federal court requirement to find a community shelter, the City of Costa Mesa has been aggressively searching to identify appropriate locations throughout the city for potential purchase and development.

The city’s commitment with any location will be to design the highest quality facility that is securely operated and free of loitering or neighborhood disruptions and any impacts to the greater Costa Mesa community will be minimized.

When we open our community shelter, the city will avoid further litigation and regain the ability to enforce the city’s anti-camping laws. These laws ensure the safety and well-being of residents, business owners and visitors.

Click here to read our Fact Sheet on the court’s requirement.

The city is seeking the community’s help as the process moves forward. Members of the public who have ideas about potential properties or locations for the community shelter are urged to call Public Information Officer Tony Dodero at 714-754-5288 or via email at citynews@costamesaca.gov.