Overview
Monterey County's IHSS program is administered by the County Department of Social Services, with the Monterey County Public Authority operating a provider registry that matches consumer needs to individual provider experience and task preference across the Salinas Valley and coastal areas.
Monterey County recently ratified a new SEIU Local 2015 contract delivering some of the largest wage gains on the Central Coast, with scheduled increases continuing through 2027.
Provider Wage & Public Authority
Monterey County IHSS Contacts
- Current hourly wage
- $21.04/hr
- Public Authority
- Monterey County IHSS Public Authority (SEIU Local 2015)
- Fax
- (831) 796-8667
- Mailing Address
- 730 La Guardia Street
Salinas, CA 93905
Monterey's wage is on a scheduled step increase through 2027 under its current union contract. Confirm your current rate directly with the Monterey County Public Authority before relying on this figure.
Local Notes & Quirks
- Major recent wage gains: Monterey's newest SEIU 2015 contract raises pay from $20.64 in January 2026 to $21.04 in July 2026 and $21.39 by July 2027 — one of the more significant recent increases on the Central Coast.
- Two office locations: Monterey County IHSS maintains offices in both Salinas and King City, reflecting the county's large geographic footprint from the coast to the Salinas Valley.
- Fax and mail both accepted: Applications can be faxed directly to (831) 796-8667 or mailed, in addition to calling — useful if you don't have reliable internet access.
Appealing a Notice of Action in Monterey County
If Monterey 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 Monterey County IHSS appeal, Disability Rights California can be reached at 1-800-776-5746.
Heading into your Monterey 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.