Placer County IHSS: Phone Number, Pay Rate & How to Apply

Q: How much do IHSS providers get paid in Placer County?

IHSS providers in Placer County are paid $19.38 an hour, effective September 1, 2026. Wage rates are set locally rather than statewide, which is why they differ from county to county — across California the rates CDSS publishes currently run from $16.90 to $25.00. The rate is the same whether you care for a family member or someone unrelated.

Q: How many IHSS hours do people get in Placer County?

Recipients in Placer County are authorized 144.2 hours a month on average — 25.2 above the statewide average of 119. That is an average across the whole caseload, not an entitlement and not a target. Your own hours come from your assessment — a social worker scores each task you need help with on a 1-to-5 scale and applies the published CDSS time ranges. Someone with high needs may be authorized well above this figure; someone with lighter needs, well below.

Q: How do I apply for IHSS in Placer County?

Call the Placer County IHSS intake line at (916) 787-8860 to start an application. You can also apply through your county social services office or ask a hospital discharge planner, doctor or social worker to make the referral. The county will then arrange an in-home assessment. Counties have 90 days from the date you ask for services to decide on your application, and once you are approved, services can be authorized back to that date.

Q: How many people receive IHSS in Placer County?

About 6,038 people receive IHSS in Placer County, roughly 0.7% of the 925,481 recipients statewide, supported by around 6,307 providers. Figures come from California Department of Social Services program data for July 2026.

Q: How many people receive Protective Supervision in Placer County?

About 1,316 recipients in Placer County receive Protective Supervision, around 21.8% of the county caseload. Protective Supervision covers people who cannot safely be left alone because of a mental impairment. It is assessed separately from the personal care tasks, and the hours count inside the same monthly ceiling as everything else — not on top of it.

Overview

Placer County's IHSS program is administered by the County, with the Placer County IHSS Public Authority serving as Employer of Record for more than 5,000 providers across the Roseville, Auburn, and Tahoe-area communities.

The Public Authority provides information and support to help consumers choose a home care provider, and maintains a registry connecting recipients with available care providers.

How to apply for IHSS in Placer County

To apply for IHSS in Placer County, call the county IHSS office. A social worker will take your application and arrange an in-home assessment.

Placer County IHSS phone number

(916) 787-8860

There is no statewide online IHSS application — applying means phoning your county. All Placer County contacts →

The application form (SOC 295)

The state's written application is form SOC 295, Application for In-Home Supportive Services. You can fill it in ahead of time.

Open the SOC 295 form (PDF)

Opens on the CDSS website. The form goes to Placer County, not to the state, so call the number above to ask where to mail, fax or bring it.

Once you apply, the county schedules an in-home assessment. A social worker scores how much help you need with each task, and those scores decide your monthly hours — see how the Functional Index ranks work. If your hours are later denied or reduced, you have appeal rights with deadlines: how to appeal a Notice of Action. Becoming a paid provider is a separate process — start with the Provider Hub.

Placer County by the Numbers

Official CDSS figures CDSS program data · July 2026

6,038

Recipients
Served

144.2

Avg Monthly Hours
Authorized

25.2 above state avg

6,307

Active
Providers

1,316

Receiving Protective
Supervision

22% of recipients

Average authorized hours vs. California

144.2 hrs

state avg 119

Provider wage vs. California average

$19.38/hr

CA county avg $19.02

Wage rank #20 of 58 Hours rank #1 of 58

Communities served: Roseville, Rocklin, Auburn, Lincoln and more

Statewide, 925,481 Californians received IHSS in July 2026, averaging 119 authorized hours a month. Source: CDSS IHSS Program Data.

How Placer County has changed

11 months of official CDSS program data, Jan '24 to Jul '26.

Provider wage +$1.78

$19.38 now · was $17.60

Jan '24Sep '26

Avg authorized hours −2.2 hrs

144.2 hrs now · was 146.4 hrs

Jan '24Jul '26

People receiving IHSS +29.7%

6,038 now · was 4,654

Jan '24Jul '26

Trends show the direction of the program in Placer County — they do not predict any individual's authorized hours, which are set by a county social worker at assessment. CDSS IHSS Program Data.

Where should you start?

Pick the path that matches where you are right now.

New to IHSS

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Provider pay in 2027 in Placer County

What is officially published so far

Not published yet

Placer County has not published a provider pay rate for 2027.

California's minimum wage rises from $16.90 to $17.40 an hour on January 1, 2027. County IHSS wages are built on the state minimum wage, so no county's rate can be lower than that.

To confirm your rate, call the Placer County main IHSS line: (916) 787-8860

Sources: California Department of Industrial Relations, News Release 2026-66. Checked October 7, 2026. Counties publish new rates through the autumn, so confirm before you plan around this. IHSSHours.com is independent and is not part of the county.

Every county: what is published for 2027 →

Provider orientation in Placer County

How new IHSS providers complete orientation

Online first, then in person

Online first: create an account in REVA, the online enrollment system, and watch the 8 video segments. Then a required in-person orientation of about 2 hours, booked inside your REVA account.

How to start: If you already work for a friend or family member who gets IHSS, follow the county's "Becoming an IHSS Provider" sheet. If you were an IHSS provider before, even in another county, the sheet says to call first.

Worth knowing: The county's sheet is undated.

Placer County IHSS enrollment questions: (916) 787-8859
Placer County main IHSS line: (916) 787-8860

Source: Placer County, checked October 5, 2026. Counties change how they run orientation, so confirm before you go. IHSSHours.com is independent and is not part of the county.

How provider orientation works, with every county →

Provider Wage & Public Authority

Placer County IHSS Contacts

Current hourly wage: $19.38/hr
Public Authority: Placer County IHSS Public Authority
Adult Intake (apply): (916) 787-8860
Toll-Free Intake: 1-888-886-5401
Payroll Assistance: (530) 889-7135
Public Authority Office: 101 Cirby Hills Dr.
Roseville, CA 95678

Wage figures for Placer County vary between sources — confirm your current rate directly with the Placer County Public Authority before relying on this figure.

Check your weekly max as a Placer County provider → Pre-filled with the county average of 144 authorized hours a month (CDSS) — swap in your recipient's number.

Local Notes & Quirks

Two office locations: Placer County IHSS maintains offices in both Roseville and Auburn, reflecting the county's span from the Sacramento suburbs up into the Sierra foothills.
Returning providers get expedited enrollment: If you've been an IHSS provider before — even in a different county — calling ahead before starting your application can speed up your Placer County enrollment.
Active IHSS Advisory Committee: Placer County's committee meets regularly in Auburn and is open to current recipients and providers who want a voice in program decisions.

Placer County IHSS — Common Questions

How much do IHSS providers get paid in Placer County?

IHSS providers in Placer County are paid $19.38 an hour, effective September 1, 2026. Wage rates are set locally rather than statewide, which is why they differ from county to county — across California the rates CDSS publishes currently run from $16.90 to $25.00. The rate is the same whether you care for a family member or someone unrelated.

What will IHSS providers be paid in Placer County in 2027?

Placer County has not published a provider pay rate for 2027. California's minimum wage rises from $16.90 to $17.40 an hour on January 1, 2027. County IHSS wages are built on the state minimum wage, so no county's rate can be lower than that. To confirm a rate, call Placer County IHSS at (916) 787-8860.

How many IHSS hours do people get in Placer County?

Recipients in Placer County are authorized 144.2 hours a month on average — 25.2 above the statewide average of 119. That is an average across the whole caseload, not an entitlement and not a target. Your own hours come from your assessment — a social worker scores each task you need help with on a 1-to-5 scale and applies the published CDSS time ranges. Someone with high needs may be authorized well above this figure; someone with lighter needs, well below.

How do I apply for IHSS in Placer County?

Call the Placer County IHSS intake line at (916) 787-8860 to start an application. You can also apply through your county social services office or ask a hospital discharge planner, doctor or social worker to make the referral. The county will then arrange an in-home assessment. Counties have 90 days from the date you ask for services to decide on your application, and once you are approved, services can be authorized back to that date.

How many people receive IHSS in Placer County?

About 6,038 people receive IHSS in Placer County, roughly 0.7% of the 925,481 recipients statewide, supported by around 6,307 providers. Figures come from California Department of Social Services program data for July 2026.

How many people receive Protective Supervision in Placer County?

About 1,316 recipients in Placer County receive Protective Supervision, around 21.8% of the county caseload. Protective Supervision covers people who cannot safely be left alone because of a mental impairment. It is assessed separately from the personal care tasks, and the hours count inside the same monthly ceiling as everything else — not on top of it.

Can I be paid to care for a family member in Placer County?

Yes, in most cases. Adult children, parents of adult children, siblings and other relatives can all be paid IHSS providers, at the same $19.38 hourly rate as anyone else. You enroll through the county: submit the SOC 426, complete Live Scan fingerprinting and a Department of Justice background check, attend provider orientation, and sign the SOC 846. A spouse can be paid too, but only for part of the care — personal care and paramedical services, and in some situations accompaniment and Protective Supervision — because a spouse living in the home is expected to do most household tasks unpaid. A parent can be the paid provider for their own minor child through the ordinary enrollment process.

Figures are from CDSS program data (July 2026) and the CDSS county wage sheet (IP Effective 10-1-2026). County averages describe a caseload, not an entitlement — how we calculate estimates.

Appealing a Notice of Action in Placer County

If Placer 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 1-800-743-8525 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 Placer County IHSS appeal, Disability Rights California can be reached at 1-800-776-5746.

IHSS in Placer County: Phone Number, Pay Rate & How to Apply