How to apply for General Relief (Sutter County)

Who it's for

Sutter County General Relief is a county-funded program that provides cash assistance as a LOAN to indigent adults in Sutter County who are not eligible for other federal, state, or local aid programs. For a low-income senior it is mainly a bridge while a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) claim is pending. To qualify, you must be an adult without dependent children with no other means of support, meet restrictive income and property limits, and have been a Sutter County resident for at least 15 calendar days with intent to remain. Employable applicants must register with Cal-JOBS, complete work registration, and conduct an active job search; incapacitated applicants must actively seek medical treatment. Applications are accepted Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 190 Garden Highway, Yuba City. For information call Sutter County Customer Service at 1-877-652-0735.

What you'll need

• Proof of Sutter County residency (15-day minimum)
• Photo identification
• Proof of income and property
• Documentation of unemployment or incapacitation

Where to apply

Renewals

ongoing; employable applicants must do Cal-JOBS + job search; incapacitated applicants must seek medical treatment