Overview
Marin County's IHSS program is administered by the County Department of Health and Human Services, with the IHSS Public Authority of Marin — established by the Board of Supervisors in 2002 — serving as Employer of Record for roughly 2,000 providers serving over 2,300 residents.
Marin has one of the highest median ages of any California county, with nearly a third of residents 60 or older, driving strong demand for IHSS services and consistent investment in competitive provider wages.
Provider Wage & Public Authority
Marin County IHSS Contacts
- Current hourly wage
- $20.50/hr
- Public Authority
- IHSS Public Authority of Marin (SEIU Local 2015)
- Office Address
- 70 Skyview Terrace, Suite B
San Rafael, CA 94903
Marin's wage is on a scheduled increase toward $21.00/hr by January 2027 under its current labor agreement. Confirm your current rate directly with the Public Authority of Marin before relying on this figure.
Local Notes & Quirks
- Among the highest wages in the state: Marin's current $20.50/hr rate is scheduled to reach $21.00/hr by January 2027 under its 2024-2026 labor agreement — a 24% increase since 2023, keeping Marin competitive with neighboring Bay Area counties.
- West Marin travel incentive: The Public Authority offers additional incentive funds specifically for providers who travel to reach non-family clients in West Marin, addressing a longstanding provider shortage in the county's more rural areas.
- Separate intake and payroll lines: General IHSS intake goes through the county's Intake Hotline, while Public Authority registry and payroll questions go through separate dedicated numbers.
Appealing a Notice of Action in Marin County
If Marin 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 Marin County IHSS appeal, Disability Rights California can be reached at 1-800-776-5746.
Heading into your Marin 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.