The Adult Protective Services Program is intended to provide intervention activities directed toward safeguarding the well-being of elders and dependent adults suffering from or at risk of abuse or neglect, including self-neglect. A special 24-hour, 7-day a week, response program is available by calling Adult Protective Services: 530-265-1639 or 888-339-7248.

Home Safe is a homelessness prevention demonstration grant that will serve APS clients who are at imminent risk of homelessness or recently became homeless due to abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or financial exploitation.  The goal of the Home Safe program is to support the safety and housing stability of individuals involved in APS by providing short-term housing related assistance.

APS Eligibility:
Elder (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 years old) who experience abuse, neglect, self-neglect or financial exploitation and otherwise meet the eligibility criteria for Adult Protective Services (APS); and need housing… [read more]

Serves as the legislative and executive body of county government and also serves as the governing body of the Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 and the Nevada County Housing Authority. In addition, members of the Board represent the County on numerous intergovernmental bodies. In its legislative duties the Board adopts ordinances, resolutions and rules within the limits prescribed by State law and is responsible for seeing that all Federal and State mandated functions are properly discharged.

 

The Building Department issues all building permits as required per the current California Building Codes and any local building code amendments. As well as completes building inspections for new construction, renovations and remodeling work as approved through the building permit process.

Our department is committed to providing excellent service to the community in a timely, efficient and effective manner while maintaining compliance with minimum housing, building and safety laws. We strive to build positive relationships with the public through knowledge and out reach to our citizens.
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STORM DAMAGE FROM DECEMBER 27, 2021 STORM
Nevada County residents with storm damage repairs from the 12/27/21 storm will receive priority permitting and have local fees waived for repair permits through the Nevada County Community Development Agency (CDA) for serious repairs needed following the recent winter storms. The fee waivers will cover permit fees for storm-related repairs through Decembe… [read more]

Creates an alternative for people who are eligible for the regular CalWORKs cash assistance program but are not currently participating in the program. Offers a lump-sum payment which would address employment related or temporary problems such as transportation, personal needs, housing and utility costs, or child care expenses.

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources. Ready to Grow resources are those that support the well-being of children ages 0-5.
 

Provides services for locating parents and assets, establishes paternity and support (including medical), enforces support orders, collects and distributes payments, modifies orders as circumstances change, and refers to community resources.

During tax season (approximately late January or early February to mid-April), offers free income tax preparation assistance and filing of simple returns. If you earned less than the maximum amount stated for each tax year, or are disabled, contact Nevada County VITA tax line for assistance at 530-265-1727 or by email at EITC@co.nevada.ca.us. For details of this program each year, see database program called "VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) - COUNTY OF NEVADA" or call 211 (or 833-342-5211).

The Code Compliance Division of the Nevada County Community Development Agency promotes and maintains a healthy, safe and desirable living and working environment by administering an enforcement program to correct violations of codes and ordinances enacted by the Board of Supervisors in regards to property, buildings, and structures. Enforces regulations for abandoned vehicles, building code violations, California State Housing Law, condition of existing structures that constitute a clear and present danger to the public, illegal solid waste, and zoning requirements for structures.

Processes abandoned vehicle complaints to remove abandoned vehicles from public and private property. To report an abandoned vehicle, call the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) Hotline at 530-470-2750. https://www.mynevadacounty.com/1322/Abandoned-Vehicle-Abatement-AVA-Informat

April 2022 - This shelter is temporarily closed for a planned program expansion. Contact Women of Worth for other services available at this time.
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Provides an emergency shelter and transitional housing assisting women and families in crisis, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Offers support services including legal and medical assistance, advocacy and case management, mentoring and support groups, educational and career assistance, and emergency cell phones.
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This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.

Offers a 78 unit affordable housing apartment complex. Eligibility is based upon total family income.

Offers apartment complex with the following apartment units:
24 Two bedroom 1 bath units.
28 Three bedroom 2 bath units.
Seniors and people with disabilities are welcome.

Accepts Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8).

No pets allowed.

Provides two, three and four bedroom apartments for single individuals and families. Laundry facilities and playground on site.

Accepts Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8).