Everything specific to Placer 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
Placer Co. PA
Public Authority
5,000+
Providers Countywide
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 caregivers.
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Placer County by the Numbers
Official CDSS figuresCDSS 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
$18.50/hr
CA county avg $18.95
Wage rank #31 of 58Hours 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.
Where should you start?
Pick the path that matches where you are right now.
Wage figures for Placer County vary between sources — confirm your current rate directly with the Placer County Public Authority before relying on this figure.
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.
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 1-800-952-5253 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 Placer County IHSS appeal, Disability Rights California can be reached at 1-800-776-5746.
Heading into your Placer 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.