Everything specific to Trinity County — current provider wages, your Public Authority, and how to appeal a Notice of Action.
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$18.25
Hourly Wage
Effective Jan 1, 2026 · CDSS
Trinity Co. PA
Public Authority
North Coast
Region
Overview
Trinity County's IHSS program is administered by Health and Human Services, with the Public Authority maintaining a provider registry serving the Weaverville area — one of California's most sparsely populated and heavily forested counties, with no incorporated cities.
Given the county's small population and remote, mountainous terrain, provider availability can vary significantly by community, and residents may need to travel further than in more urban counties for in-person services.
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Trinity County by the Numbers
Official CDSS figuresCDSS program data · July 2026
267
Recipients Served
85.1
Avg Monthly Hours Authorized
33.9 below state avg
214
Active Providers
14
Receiving Protective Supervision
5% of recipients
Average authorized hours vs. California
85.1 hrs
state avg 119
Provider wage vs. California average
$18.25/hr
CA county avg $18.95
Wage rank #37 of 58Hours rank #57 of 58
Communities served: Weaverville, Hayfork and more
Statewide, 925,481 Californians received IHSS in July 2026, averaging 119 authorized hours a month.
Source: CDSS IHSS Program Data.
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Pick the path that matches where you are right now.
Wage figures for Trinity County vary between sources — confirm your current rate directly with the Trinity County Public Authority before relying on this figure.
Local Notes & Quirks
No incorporated cities: Trinity is one of the few California counties with zero incorporated cities — Weaverville, the county seat, is an unincorporated community, which shapes how county services are organized and delivered.
Heavily forested, mountainous terrain: much of Trinity County sits within national forest land, meaning provider travel times between recipients can be substantial compared to denser counties.
Small population, close-knit service network: with a small overall population, Trinity County's IHSS program tends to operate with a close working relationship between the Public Authority, Health and Human Services, and the small number of local providers.
Appealing a Notice of Action in Trinity County
If Trinity 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 Trinity County IHSS appeal, Disability Rights California can be reached at 1-800-776-5746.
Heading into your Trinity 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.