GENERAL ASSISTANCE

The County General Assistance Program is a repayable program designed to assist indigent adults to meet their basic needs by providing vouchers for housing, utilities, personal needs and transportation. There are four components to the program: non-resident individuals needing transportation to return to their place of residence; individuals who are disabled and need support until their Social Security benefits are awarded; individuals who are unemployed; and burials for the indigent.

How Do I Apply for General Assistance?

Applications can be requested by Phone, In-Person, or via US Mail, or On-Line.
Download General Assistance Application

Placerville Office
3057 Briw Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-7300

South Lake Tahoe Office
3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 100
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 573-3200

Completed Applications can be directed to your nearest Human Services Office.

For more information, please call (530) 642-7300 in Placerville or (530) 573-3200 in South Lake Tahoe.

For a complete listing of all Social Services available in the community, please download the following Social Services Division Brochure.