CalWORKs is a public assistance program that provides cash aid and services to eligible families that have a child(ren) in the home. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments.

The County of Placer has CalWORKs offices in Auburn, Rocklin, and Carnelian Bay (Tahoe).

If a family has little or no cash and needs housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care, they may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help. Families that apply and qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month to help pay for housing, food and other necessary expenses.

The amount of a family‘s monthly assistance payment depends on a number of factors, including the number of people who are eligible and the special needs of any of those family members. The income of the family is considered in calculating the amount of cash aid the family receives.

Generally, services are available to:

• Families that have a child(ren) in the home who has been…

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24-Hour Crisis Line - 530-265-5811

Services
The Behavioral Health Department provides a wide variety of Adult Mental Health Services to the public, particularly for Medi-Cal recipients and those with severe mental illness. These include Mental Health Services and Alcohol and Other Drug Services. County employees provide some services, while contracted individuals and organizations provide other services, with County monitoring.

Service Range
This continuum of care ranges from acute inpatient to routine outpatient services, and includes medication services, psychotherapy, residential services, wellness and recovery, care management, long term institutional care and vocational services. Adult Services monitors the delivery of services to ensure that State standards are met for quality, timeliness and authorization.

Clinics
There are two county clinics. The Western County Crown Point Facility in Grass Valley, and a Truckee clinic at the Joseph Government Center. Visit the Locations and Hours p… [read more]

Apartment listings for people of any age and seniors in the Tahoe Truckee area. Inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement by 211, and omission does not indicate disapproval. Feel free to make 211 aware of other complexes that could be listed.

PLEASE NOTE: This information can change. Contact apartment complexes for current details.
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           Truckee - Nevada County:

• Truckee Donner Senior Apartments: 10040 Estates Dr. #50, Truckee, CA 96161, 530-587-1777, https://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/California/Truckee/Truckee-Donner-Senior-Apartments/4656
• Truckee Pines: 10100 Estates Dr, Truckee, CA 96161, 530-582-5555,  https://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/California/Truckee/Truckee-Donner-Senior-Apartments/4656
• Henness Flats Apartments: 11929 Waters Way, Truckee, CA 96161, 530-587-6225,  https://pwapt.com/henness/
• Coldstream Commons: 13051 Sawmill Rd, Truckee, CA 96161, 530-536-4032…

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CalFresh
CalFresh (also known as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program or SNAP) is a federally mandated program that provides monthly food benefits to assist low-income households in purchasing nutritious food. Visit the California Department of Social Services CalFresh Site for more information on the CalFresh program.

CalFresh Benefits
The amount of CalFresh benefits depends on family size, income, and monthly expenses such as housing, utilities, and child care. The benefits will be loaded onto an Electronic Benefits Transfer card (EBT card) that looks like a regular credit card and can be used at most markets and grocery stores. Learn more about how to get and use your EBT card. In general, these benefits are for any food or ingredient intended for human consumption. Benefits may also be used to buy seeds to grow your own food. Benefits may not be used for items such as alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, or paper products. CalFresh benefits may be able to be used at some resta…

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24-Hour Crisis Line - 530-265-5811

Children's Behavioral Health
Nevada County Behavioral Health Children's Mental Health serves children and youth who have Nevada County Medi-Cal and meet moderate to severe criteria for Behavioral Health Treatment: recent psychiatric hospitalization, Probation or Child Welfare involvement, significant challenges at school, homelessness, or a complex combination of concerns that may involve trauma, depression or anxiety symptoms, and housing instability.

Services

• Therapy
• Individual and Group Counseling
• Psychiatry
• Support through service coordinators
• Home based wrap around support for children and families who need more intensive care

Treatment location is based on need and can take place at the Nevada County Behavioral Health Office, schools, Family Resource Centers, or other locations convenient for the family. Therapists are trained in a variety of techniques and work with youth of all ages. Therapy is provided in both English and Spanish.

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Short-term rentals present the Tahoe Truckee area with both challenges and opportunities. The Town of Truckee has defined policies and procedures governing short-term rentals within Town limits, including a short-term rental ordinance that is intended to strike a balance between welcoming visitors to Truckee while reducing neighborhood nuisance issues associated with short-term rental properties.

• Short-term Rental Division
• Short-term Rental Workforce Housing Token Program
• Short-Term Rental Ordinance history
• Summary of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance Update
• Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)

Web pages from above with visible url links

• Short-term Rental Division - https://www.townoftruckee.com/government/administrative-services/short-term-rental-division
• Short-term Rental Workforce Housing Token Program - https://www.townoftruckee.com/government/housing/short-term-rental-workforce-housing-token-program
• Short-Term Rental Ordinance history- https://www.townoftruckee.com/gove…

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The Adult System of Care (ASOC) division maintains a list of Housing Resources in Placer County.

The most recent available version of this guide is for 2024.
Last Updated: March 5, 2024

ASOC's Placer County Housing Resource Guide includes:

Western/South Placer

• Homeless Resources
• Domestic Violence Shelter
• Transitional & Bridge Housing Programs and Resources
• Substance Use Transitional Housing
• Permanent Housing Programs
• Children and Family Services
• Other Resources
• Children and Family Services
• Apartments
• Real Estate agencies
• Emergency shelters
• Children and Family Services
• Transitional & Permanent Housing Programs and Resources
• Apartments
• Real Estate agencies
• Veterans Resources

Eastern Placer - Tahoe Area

• Homeless Resources
• Transitional and permanent Housing Resources
• Children and Family Services
• Veterans Services
• Other Resources
• Apartments

Web pages

• ASOC home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2158/Adult-System-of-Care
• Housing Resources in Placer County - https://www.rocklin.ca.us/sites/main/files/file-att…

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Washoe County, Nevada, has housing and homeless services in Reno that may be available to people who inquire from the Tahoe Truckee area.

The Nevada Cares Campus Emergency Shelter admits men and couples.
Location: 1800 Threlkel St., Reno, NV, 89512
Contact Phone Number: 775-329-4141  
Criteria for emergency bed: Provide name, date of birth, and share the resources one is seeking 

The Nevada Cares Campus Safe Camp serves as a space where staff provides access to basic services and a more secure location for individuals not wishing to move into congregate shelters. To be eligible the person must complete an application form, be willing to work towards a housing plan and be able to manage their own activities of daily living.
Location: Line Dr., Reno, NV, 89512 
Contact information:  RegionalHomelessServices@washoecounty.gov.  

Our Place is a shelter for single women and families.
Location: ​605 S 21st St, Sparks, NV 89431
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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 outreach to our citizens.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1114/Building-Department

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. 

Web pages

• Code Compliance - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1306/Code-Compliance-Division
• Abandoned Vehicle Abatement - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1322/Abandoned-Vehicle-Abatement-AVA-Informat