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.

CalFresh is a food supplement program, formerly known as Food Stamps or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), that helps qualified individuals obtain nutritious food.

ELIGIBILITY 
Many CalFresh customers work and are considered low income. Others may be unable to work due to lack of work or inability to work; individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI and SSD), and Social Security are eligible for CalFresh. Individuals receiving or authorized to receive SSI/SSP (Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payment) are eligible for CalFresh, provided all other eligibility criteria are met. 

Visit GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD) to be connected to your local county social service office.

APPLYING
To apply, an application can be completed online at https://benefitscal.com/ or in-person at the Nevada County Social Services office. Next, an interview will be conducted by an Eligibility worker wher… [read more]

The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) is a constituent-based statewide immigrant rights organization with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and Oakland. It is the premiere immigrant rights institution in the state that promotes and protects safety, health and public benefits and integration programs for immigrants, and one of the few organizations that effectively combines legislative and policy advocacy, strategic communications, organizing and capacity building to pursue its mission. It is powered by a staff of policy experts and advocates; a Steering Committee composed of 14 statewide organizations; 85 member organizations; and nine regional coalition partners spanning Southern and Northern California, the Central Coast and the Central Valley.

For the past 20 years, CIPC has played a central and essential role in advancing a progressive statewide immigrant justice agenda. For the past 5 years, it helped pass 30 pro-immigrant laws in the state, including: The Safe… [read more]

Provides travel reimbursement to out-of-county treatment centers for cancer patients. Also provides reimbursement for cancer related prescriptions, wigs and supplies, co-payment reimbursement for chemo & radiation, X-rays and scans. Cancer Aid will reimburse up to $8,000 total per patient. Lends durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, commodes etc. Will accept donations of such medical equipment. Monetary donations are always welcome. Cancer patients must be Nevada County residents and be registered with Cancer Aid. Client requests and submits registration paperwork.  Paperwork be signed by their physician, and returned to the case manager at Cancer Aid.

CARE and FERA are PG&E discount programs that help eligible customers pay their energy bills. Over 1.4 million customers are receiving a bill discount through these two programs. People need to complete the online CARE/FERA enrollment form to find out if they're eligible. http://www.pge.com/carefera

• California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE). A monthly discount of 20% or more on gas and electricity. Participants qualify through income guidelines or if enrolled in certain public assistance programs.
• Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA). A monthly discount of 18% on electricity only. Must be a household with three or more people. Participants qualify through income guidelines.

Email: CAREandFERA@pge.com
Phone: 866-743-2273

Provides municipal services for Nevada City.

Provides county government administration.

DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
County of Nevada, City of Grass Valley and City of Nevada City Limit Public Counter Services and Temporarily Close Buildings
Starting March 19th

Essential Public Services Will Continue

The County, City of Grass Valley and City of Nevada City continue to jointly respond to coronavirus and COVID-19, the illness caused by coronavirus, by implementing social distancing protocols. Coronavirus continues to be an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. We thank our community partners who are making all efforts to help protect the community, from practicing social distancing to following the state and federal guidelines for gatherings. By following the best practices our community can help flatten the bell curve of those possibly contracting COVID-19, help guard against our local health care systems becoming overwhelmed, and protect those most vulnerable to coronavirus in our commun… [read more]

Provides municipal services for Truckee including Public Works, Land Use, and Safety.

Community Resource Centers are opened by PG&E when there is a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). Services available may include: restrooms, bottled water, electronic device charging. Hours may vary, but in the past have been 8am until 8 or 10pm.

CRCs for each PSPS event - and the hours and services at each location - are posted here: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outages/map/

A general PG&E outage map is here (does not have info specific to PSPS events): https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/

Community Resource Centers are opened by PG&E during a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).

Services available may include: 

• Restrooms
• Bottled water
• Electronic device charging

Hours may vary, but in the past have been 8:00 am until 8:00 pm or 10:00 pm.

Websites:

• Contact Us (PGE&) - https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/customer-service/help/contact-pge-landing/contact-us.page?WT.pgeac=ContactUsFooter
• CRCs open for each PSPS event - including hours and services at each location - https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outages/map/

The Contractors State License Board protects consumers by regulating the construction industry through policies that promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the public in matters relating to construction.

Consumers can find information on the following topics at this CSLB web page: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Consumer.aspx

• License Check
• Find My Licensed Contractor
• Hire a Contractor
• 10 Tips for Hiring a Contractor
• File a Complaint
• Going Solar
• Disaster Help Center
• Owner-Builder Overview
• Report Unlicensed Activity
• CSLB’s Most Wanted
• Laws and Regulations that May Affect You
• Understanding Mechanics Liens
• Small Claims Court
• Civil Judgments
• CSLB Videos