Everything specific to Sierra 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
Nevada-Sierra PA
Public Authority
~3,000
County Population
Overview
Sierra County's IHSS program is administered through the Nevada-Sierra Regional IHSS Public Authority — a joint structure established in 2003 to serve Nevada, Sierra, and Plumas counties together, reflecting the small populations of all three Sierra Nevada counties.
Registry and payroll functions are handled through Connecting Point, the same community nonprofit that operates the regional registry for Nevada County, giving Sierra County residents access to a shared administrative infrastructure they couldn't practically maintain alone.
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Sierra County by the Numbers
Official CDSS figuresCDSS program data · July 2026
59
Recipients Served
141.1
Avg Monthly Hours Authorized
22.1 above state avg
67
Active Providers
9
Receiving Protective Supervision
15% of recipients
Average authorized hours vs. California
141.1 hrs
state avg 119
Provider wage vs. California average
$18.50/hr
CA county avg $18.95
Wage rank #34 of 58Hours rank #2 of 58
Communities served: Downieville, Loyalton 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 Sierra County vary between sources — confirm your current rate directly with Connecting Point or the Nevada-Sierra Regional Public Authority before relying on this figure.
Local Notes & Quirks
One of California's least populous counties: with roughly 3,000 residents, Sierra County relies on the shared regional Public Authority structure rather than maintaining independent registry infrastructure.
Same registry operator as Nevada County: Connecting Point handles registry matching, provider enrollment, and payroll troubleshooting for Sierra County providers, identical to the setup used in neighboring Nevada County.
Remote Sierra Nevada geography: Sierra County's mountainous terrain means seasonal weather can significantly affect travel for both providers and county staff — worth planning around during winter months.
Appealing a Notice of Action in Sierra County
If Sierra 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 Sierra County IHSS appeal, Disability Rights California can be reached at 1-800-776-5746.
Heading into your Sierra 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.