United Way of Nevada County administers the Emergency Fund, which provides one-time financial assistance to Nevada and Sierra County residents experiencing a temporary and verifiable emergency that threatens their housing, health, or safety.

The fund is designed as a last resort to address unexpected crises where no other resources are available. It is not intended for ongoing needs or chronic financial hardship.

Services include:

• One-time financial support for emergency needs affecting housing, health, or safety
• Assistance with costs such as rental deposits, urgent vehicle repairs, or appliance replacement
• Payment support for unusually high utility bills

Additional notes:

Applications are submitted online.

Rental assistance is for security deposit assistance only; this program does not provide rent payment assistance for people already living in their rental.

Web pages

• Home - https://uwnc.org/
• Emergency Fund - https://uwnc.org/emergency-fund
• Application - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIp…

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Placer County Adult System of Care (ASOC) provides ID Vouchers/Fee Waivers.

People who are receiving social services in Placer County may be eligible for vouchers to help pay for California identification cards (ID cards). There are no-cost and low-cost vouchers.

Check with your case manager/s about getting a voucher. People who receive vouchers can then go to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to apply for an ID card.

This program is for ID cards only. There is no voucher program for driver's licenses.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2158/Adult-System-of-Care

The County of Placer offers free ID vouchers to eligible residents.

People who are receiving social services in Placer County may be eligible for vouchers to help pay for California identification cards (ID cards). There are no-cost and low-cost vouchers.

Check with your case manager/s about getting a voucher. People who receive vouchers can then go to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to apply for an ID card.

This program is for ID cards only. There is no voucher program for driver's licenses.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/

Vouchers for reduced fees for California ID cards are available for people receiving Nevada County welfare assistance programs (veterans, eligibility & employment, Adult Services or Child Welfare assistance programs).

Go to one of the three Nevada County Department of Social Services offices and ask for a voucher. A county worker must sign the voucher. People who are homeless and on public assistance are eligible to receive a free ID card. This does not replace drivers licenses, only identification cards.

• Eric Rood Administration Center
  950 Maidu Avenue Suite 120
  Nevada City, CA 95959
• Brighton Greens Resource Center
  988 McCourtney Road
  Grass Valley, CA 95949
• Nevada County Joseph Center
  10075 Levon Ave
  Truckee, CA 96161
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/879/Social-Services

How to Report EDD Fraud
Visit Ask EDD at https://askedd.edd.ca.gov/AskEDD/s/ and select the Report Fraud category to complete the Fraud Reporting Form. You can also call the EDD Fraud Hotline at 800-229-6297 or fax 866-340-5484.

When reporting fraud:

• Provide all relevant information about the issue. Your report will be anonymous unless you include your name and phone number.
• Send any fraudulent documents or mail to EDD PO Box 826880, MIC 43, Sacramento, CA 94280-0225. You can also write “Return to Sender” on the envelope and provide it to your mail carrier.
• Write “Return to sender” on the envelope of any mail you receive that does not pertain to you and provide it to your mail carrier.

If you need to provide more information after reporting fraud, contact us again. Include the reference number provided when you first reported the issue.

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The Nevada County Department of Social Services offers a supplemental assistance program for adults who do not qualify for federal or state programs such as CalWORKs or SSI/SSP. 

The program is designed to meet basic needs when no other resources are available and serves as a last-resort safety net. General Assistance is a repayable grant, not an entitlement.

Services include:

• Emergency cash assistance for housing, food, and basic needs
• Temporary employment services for individuals deemed employable

Program eligibility is determined through a needs assessment and requires repayment under certain conditions.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1626/Cash-Assistance-for-Individuals

General Relief in Placer County provides temporary cash aid for those who are not eligible for federal or state programs or other assistance programs. All General Relief applicants must apply in person and be interviewed by an Eligibility Specialist to complete the application process.

Apply for / Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS, Disaster CalFresh, General Relief)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance. BenefitsCal also makes it easy for community partners to create accounts and act as application assistors.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2150/General-Relief-General-Assistance
• BenefitsCal - http://www.benefitscal.com/

General Relief in Placer County provides temporary cash aid for those who are not eligible for federal or state programs or other assistance programs. All General Relief applicants must apply in person and be interviewed by an Eligibility Specialist to complete the application process.

Apply for / Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS, Disaster CalFresh, General Relief)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance. BenefitsCal also makes it easy for community partners to create accounts and act as application assistors.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2150/General-Relief-General-Assistance
• BenefitsCal - http://www.benefitscal.com/

General Relief in Placer County provides temporary cash aid for those who are not eligible for federal or state programs or other assistance programs. All General Relief applicants must apply in person and be interviewed by an Eligibility Specialist to complete the application process.

Apply for / Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS, Disaster CalFresh, General Relief)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance. BenefitsCal also makes it easy for community partners to create accounts and act as application assistors.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2150/General-Relief-General-Assistance
• BenefitsCal - http://www.benefitscal.com/

The Department of Housing and Community Development administers State and Federal housing and community development loan and grant programs.

California Housing Finance Agency

CalHFA supports the needs of renters and homebuyers by providing financing and programs so more low and moderate-income Californians have a place to call home. Its Single-Family Division provides first mortgage loans and down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers.

• The Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan is a down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers to be used in conjunction with the Dream For All Conventional first mortgage for down payment and/or closing costs. Upon sale or transfer of the home, the homebuyer repays the original down payment loan, plus a share of the appreciation in the value of the home.

Department of Fair Employment and Housing

The Department of Fair Employment and Housing is the largest state civil rights agency in the country. The Department investigates, mediates and p…

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