California Department of Community Services and Development

What California Department of Community Services and Development does

The California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) is a California state government department operating under the California Health & Human Services Agency, headquartered at 2389 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento. Founded in 1964 and led by Director Jason Wimbley with Megan Rivers serving as Acting Chief Information Officer, CSD administers a portfolio of federally and state-funded assistance programs for low-income Californians. Its core programs include the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Low-Income Weatherization Program (LIWP), California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP 2.0), California Arrearage Payment Program (CAPP), Farmworker Resource Center Grants, and CalEITC+ Education and Outreach Grants. Funding flows to CSD from federal sources (HHS, DOE) and state sources (California Climate Investments/Cap-and-Trade, General Fund), and programs are delivered at no cost to eligible households through a statewide network of local service providers, Community Action Agencies, county governments, and contracted partners.

Name

California Department of Community Services and Development

Legal name

California Department of Community Services and Development

Website

https://csd.ca.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Short description

California state government department administering federal- and state-funded assistance programs—energy bill help, weatherization, rooftop solar, water aid, and tax credits—for low-income California households, delivered at no cost through a statewide network of local service providers and community agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Social Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Social Assistance (624), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Federal & Federally-Sponsored Credit Agencies (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Income Support & Cash Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAE), Family & Child Benefits Administration (Child Allowance, Parental Leave) (BPAIAKAD), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF), Down Payment Assistance (DPA) & Homebuyer Subsidy Programs (FSALAKAE)

Keywords

• Energy assistance programs
• Weatherization services
• Community development grants
• Low-income support programs
• Tax credit administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Program Funding: CSD receives federal funding to administer programs including the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), and U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program.
2. State Program Funding: CSD administers state-funded programs including the Low-Income Weatherization Program (LIWP) funded by California Climate Investments (Cap-and-Trade), California Arrearage Payment Program (CAPP), CalEITC+ Education and Outreach Grant, Farmworker Resource Center Grant, and Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) 2.0.
3. California Earned Income Tax Credit Administration: CSD partners with the California Franchise Tax Board to administer CalEITC, a refundable cash-back tax credit for qualified low-to-moderate income Californians. In 2020, Governor Newsom expanded CalEITC with over $1 billion in refunds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) administers federal and state-funded assistance programs for low-income Californians. Core offerings include the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for utility bill payments, the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding local anti-poverty agencies, the Low-Income Weatherization Program (LIWP) providing rooftop solar and energy efficiency upgrades, and the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC). Programs are delivered at no cost to eligible households through a statewide network of local service providers and partner agencies.

Product overview

The California Department of Community Services and Development administers a portfolio of federally and state-funded assistance programs designed to help low-income Californians meet basic needs and achieve economic security. The core programs include LIHEAP (energy bill assistance), CSBG (community services funding to local agencies), LIWP (weatherization and solar for low-income housing), and CalEITC (tax credits). The department also operates LIHWAP 2.0 (water assistance), manages grant programs like CalEITC+ Outreach and Farmworker Resource Centers, and provides a Local Agencies Portal for service providers. Programs are delivered through a network of local service providers across California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program - federally funded program offering home energy assistance for low-income households
• CSBG
• LIWP
• CalEITC

Products and services

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) A federally funded program offering home energy assistance for low-income households, helping pay heating/cooling bills, providing emergency utility assistance, and supporting in-home weatherization services for energy efficiency, health, and safety.
• Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Provides funding to local non-profit and public agencies to help alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in communities. CSBG agencies deliver services addressing homelessness, hunger, unemployment, health and nutrition, and emergencies.
• Low-Income Weatherization Program (LIWP) Provides low-income households with rooftop solar photovoltaic systems and energy efficiency upgrades at no cost, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and household energy costs by saving energy and generating clean renewable power.
• California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) A refundable cash-back state income tax credit for qualified low-to-moderate income Californians, including those filing with ITIN. When combined with federal EITC and Young Child Tax Credit, it provides significant financial assistance.
• Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP 2.0)

Quantifiable outcome

• Properties have reduced overall energy usage by an average of 40 percent
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. (AEA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAEA serves as the statewide administrator of the LIWP Multi-Family Energy Efficiency and Renewables Component. They conduct energy audits and modeling to identify feasible energy efficiency and renewables for installation at qualifying multi-family buildings, with assistance and incentive payments available to property owners.
• California Franchise Tax BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSD partners with the California Franchise Tax Board to administer CalEITC. FTB handles the tax credit calculations, EITC calculator, and tax filing processes. The partnership also includes the CalEITC+ Education and Outreach Grant program.
• Golden State OpportunitymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStatewide grantee for CalEITC+ Education and Outreach Grant, conducting outreach efforts to increase awareness and participation in CalEITC and VITA program, with focus on ITIN filers.
• United Ways of CaliforniamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStatewide grantee for CalEITC+ Education and Outreach Grant, conducting financial empowerment outreach to increase CalEITC and VITA program participation among hard-to-reach populations.
• GRID AlternativescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCSD contracted partner that installs rooftop solar PV systems and provides workforce development opportunities for trainees in the solar industry. At The Allison property, they installed an 87-kilowatt rooftop solar PV system.
• Wakeland Housing and DevelopmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDevelopment team partner for The Allison supportive housing project in San Diego, working with CSD's LIWP to fund rooftop solar and energy efficiency improvements.
• Housing Innovation PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOwner of The Allison supportive housing property in San Diego, partnered with CSD's LIWP for energy efficiency and solar improvements benefiting low-income tenants.
• Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSBG agency that mobilized community to build the 40 Prado Homeless Shelter, demonstrating CSBG's local impact in addressing homelessness.
• California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHHS published the PSPS Resource Guide to help Californians impacted by power shutoffs. CSD provides links to this resource as part of its emergency preparedness information.
• Governor Gavin NewsommajorOthersGovernor Newsom declared a Major Disaster for winter storm-affected counties and requested federal assistance. He also expanded CalEITC in 2020 with over $1 billion investment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA): Texas's primary state agency administering federal Community Services Block Grant, weatherization, and affordable housing programs. TDHCA operates an analogous community services portfolio to CSD in a different geography, making it a direct functional peer outside California.
• New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA): New York's state agency administering HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program), emergency assistance, and disability benefits. OTDA is a regional peer operating the federal LIHEAP equivalent and similar social assistance programs outside California.

Others

• Community Action Partnership (National): National membership organization for Community Action Agencies that receive CSBG funding from CSD and other state administrators. CAP provides infrastructure support to the local provider network CSD relies upon for program delivery.

Direct peers

• California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD): Administers California's affordable housing programs, multifamily housing loans, and community development block grants. HCD overlaps directly with CSD's LIWP Multi-Family Component, LIHWAP, and affordable housing preservation mandate, competing for similar federal funding streams.
• California Department of Social Services (CDSS): California's primary social services agency administering CalFresh, CalWORKS, Medi-Cal eligibility, and other cash/food benefits. CDSS and CSD share an overlapping beneficiary base (low-income Californians) and coordinate on benefit delivery, making CDSS the closest direct peer in scope and target population.
• California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES): State agency coordinating disaster response, recovery, and federal assistance programs (including FEMA coordination). CalOES is a direct peer in disaster recovery operations and works alongside CSD during winter storm and wildfire response.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) / ACF: Federal Administration for Children and Families oversees the Community Services Block Grant and LIHEAP that CSD administers at the state level. HHS/ACF is the upstream federal counterpart that funds CSD's core programs and sets program guidelines.
• California Franchise Tax Board (FTB): Administers CalEITC tax credit claims in partnership with CSD. FTB is a core strategic partner and functional peer for tax-credit-based benefit delivery to low-income Californians.
• California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS): CSD's parent agency that coordinates California's health and human services departments. CHHS provides overarching policy direction and is a strategic peer in statewide benefit coordination and disaster response (PSPS Resource Guide).
• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program: Federal program providing Weatherization Assistance Program funding that CSD administers. DOE WAP is the upstream federal counterpart for LIWP's single-family weatherization activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ca_csd
• Facebookfacebook.com/CaliforniaDepartmentOfCommunityServicesDevelopment

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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