Everything specific to Sutter County — current provider wages, your Public Authority, and how to appeal a Notice of Action.
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$17.90
Hourly Wage
Effective Jan 1, 2026 · CDSS
Sutter Co. PA
Public Authority
Sacramento Valley
Region
Overview
Sutter County's IHSS program is administered by Health and Human Services, with the Public Authority working alongside IHSS staff to refer and recruit caregivers for recipients throughout Yuba City and the surrounding Sacramento Valley communities.
The Public Authority office is not open for walk-in public access — all provider and recipient communication goes through phone, web, or email, so it's worth calling ahead rather than dropping by in person.
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Sutter County by the Numbers
Official CDSS figuresCDSS program data · July 2026
2,190
Recipients Served
98.6
Avg Monthly Hours Authorized
20.4 below state avg
1,855
Active Providers
176
Receiving Protective Supervision
8% of recipients
Average authorized hours vs. California
98.6 hrs
state avg 119
Provider wage vs. California average
$17.90/hr
CA county avg $18.95
Wage rank #44 of 58Hours rank #54 of 58
Communities served: Yuba City, Live Oak 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.
Wages are reviewed periodically. Confirm your current rate directly with the Sutter County Public Authority before relying on this figure.
Local Notes & Quirks
Phone, web, and email only: The Public Authority office doesn't accept walk-in visits — every enrollment step, from scheduling to background check questions, is handled remotely.
Live Scan fee paid by the provider: New providers cover their own DOJ fingerprint background check, roughly $57, as part of the enrollment process.
Expect a 4-5 week wait: After completing your enrollment appointment, Sutter County advises waiting 4 to 5 weeks before calling to check your case status — and it may take longer to receive your first timesheet.
Appealing a Notice of Action in Sutter County
If Sutter 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 Sutter County IHSS appeal, Disability Rights California can be reached at 1-800-776-5746.
Heading into your Sutter 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.