California In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California Department of Social Services

Available Senior & Disability

About This Program

State program providing in-home assistance for eligible aged, blind, or disabled individuals to help them remain safely in their own homes. While IHSS does not directly fund home repairs or modifications, it can support activities of daily living and coordination with other programs.

Program funds services, not physical home improvements

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • In-home assistance for aged, blind, or disabled
  • Helps individuals remain safely at home
  • Income and asset limits apply
  • Does not cover home modifications
  • Contact Orange County Social Services for application

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(714) 541-7900

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Year-round enrollment

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