Everything specific to Alameda County — current provider wages, your Public Authority, and how to appeal a Notice of Action.
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$22.10
Hourly Wage
Effective Jul 1, 2026 · CDSS
ACPA
Public Authority
Overview
Alameda County's IHSS program is administered by the Social Services Agency, with provider registry, health benefits, and training handled by the Alameda County Public Authority for IHSS — operating since 1993.
Alameda's $22.10/hr wage is putting it among the higher county rates in the state — consistent with the broader Bay Area wage pattern affecting San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara as well.
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Alameda County by the Numbers
Official CDSS figuresCDSS program data · July 2026
34,949
Recipients Served
125.2
Avg Monthly Hours Authorized
6.2 above state avg
35,322
Active Providers
3,286
Receiving Protective Supervision
9% of recipients
Average authorized hours vs. California
125.2 hrs
state avg 119
Provider wage vs. California average
$22.10/hr
CA county avg $18.95
Wage rank #2 of 58Hours rank #15 of 58
Communities served: Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Berkeley, San Leandro, Livermore, Pleasanton, Alameda, Union City, Dublin and more
Statewide, 925,481 Californians received IHSS in July 2026, averaging 119 authorized hours a month.
Source: CDSS IHSS Program Data.
Where should you start?
Pick the path that matches where you are right now.
Wages are renegotiated roughly twice a year. Confirm your current rate directly with ACPA before relying on this figure.
Local Notes & Quirks
One of the longest-running Public Authorities in CA: Alameda's Public Authority for IHSS has operated since 1993, among the earliest in the state.
Low-cost provider health plan: Eligible IHSS providers in Alameda County can access a low-cost medical, dental, and vision plan administered directly through the Public Authority.
Backup Provider System (BUPS): Recipients who urgently need a temporary caregiver — when their regular provider is unavailable — can request a backup provider through the Public Authority rather than going without care.
Appealing a Notice of Action in Alameda County
If Alameda County reduces, denies, or terminates your IHSS hours, the appeal process is governed by state regulation — the same 90-day deadline applies regardless of county:
You have 90 days from the date on your Notice of Action to request a State Hearing
Call the State Hearings Division at 1-800-952-5253 to request a hearing
Or mail a written request to: California Department of Social Services, State Hearings Division, P.O. Box 944243, Sacramento, CA 94244
Requesting your hearing before the Notice of Action's effective date preserves Aid Paid Pending — meaning you keep your current hours while the appeal is decided
For free legal help with an Alameda County IHSS appeal, Disability Rights California can be reached at 1-800-776-5746.
Heading into your Alameda County assessment?
The Clarity Report gives you a personalized estimate of the hours you may qualify for, built on California's official Hourly Task Guidelines — before you sit down with your Alameda County social worker.