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Language Access

Which Languages can the City Provide Services in?

Sacramentans speak almost 50 different languages. Nearly 39% of residents (197,902 people) in the City of Sacramento speak a language other than English at home. More than 84,577 (16.7%) people in the City speak English less than very well i.e. have Limited English Proficiency (LEP). (1)

The City of Sacramento can provide assistance in multiple languages, including the top LEP languages in the City of Sacramento: Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hmong, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Punjabi, Russian, Persian (Dari, Farsi), Hindi, and many others.

Services offered through the Language Access Program

You can get free assistance in your preferred language when accessing City Government services, including:

  • Interpretation during City-hosted meetings and events (except Appeals hearings) 
  •  Translation of written materials such as forms, brochures, and public notices

"I Speak" Program

The City’s “I Speak” campaign will help residents with limited English proficiency to let staff know in what language they need interpretation.

Language Access Flyers

Get help in your language to access city services.

Request Language Access Services

Document Translation

If you would like to request document translation, please specify the document and requested language. Send an email using the link box below.

 

Interpretation Services

If you would like to request interpretation for an upcoming City meeting or event, please submit your request at least 72 hours in advance. For American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation requests, please submit your request 11 business days in advance for in-person interpretation and 6 business days in advance for virtual interpretation. Send an email using the link box below.

Share Your Feedback

We welcome your feedback on your experience with language access services. If you recently interacted with a City service and would like to share your experience—positive or negative—please complete the form below. Your input helps us identify areas for improvement and recognize great service.

Footnotes:

U.S. Census Bureau. "Language Spoken at Home by Ability to Speak English for the Population 5 Years and Over." American Community Survey, ACS 1-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B16001, https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT1Y2024.B16001?t=LanguageSpokenatHome&g=160XX00US0664000. Accessed on 9 Dec 2025.

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