Everything specific to Del Norte County — current provider wages, your Public Authority, and how to appeal a Notice of Action.
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$18.50
Hourly Wage
Effective Jan 1, 2026 · CDSS
Del Norte Co. PA
Public Authority
North Coast
Region
Overview
Del Norte County's IHSS program is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, with the Public Authority — acting as Employer of Record for collective bargaining purposes — serving the Crescent City area at California's northernmost coastal corner.
The Public Authority manages provider enrollment (background checks and orientations), payroll, and maintains a Care Provider Registry, while providing information to both recipients and providers about the employment relationship between them.
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Del Norte County by the Numbers
Official CDSS figuresCDSS program data · July 2026
501
Recipients Served
128.4
Avg Monthly Hours Authorized
9.4 above state avg
473
Active Providers
103
Receiving Protective Supervision
21% of recipients
Average authorized hours vs. California
128.4 hrs
state avg 119
Provider wage vs. California average
$18.50/hr
CA county avg $18.95
Wage rank #29 of 58Hours rank #10 of 58
Communities served: Crescent City 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.
Wage figures for Del Norte County vary between sources — confirm your current rate directly with the Del Norte County Public Authority before relying on this figure.
Local Notes & Quirks
Email support available: current or prospective providers can email DNCIHSSProviders@dnco.org with employment-related questions, in addition to calling — useful if you need something in writing or can't call during business hours.
Spanish-language resources: Del Norte County publishes Electronic Visit Verification and timesheet guidance in Spanish alongside English, reflecting the county's bilingual provider community.
California's northernmost county: Del Norte sits at the Oregon border — one of the most geographically remote counties on this site, so expect longer response times for in-person services relative to urban counties.
Appealing a Notice of Action in Del Norte County
If Del Norte 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 a Del Norte County IHSS appeal, Disability Rights California can be reached at 1-800-776-5746.
Heading into your Del Norte 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 county social worker.