The City of Rockville is providing assistance to federal employees and contractors affected by the government shutdown, including delayed payment options for certain city services, while municipal operations and programs continue without interruption.
Per the City of Rockville: “The City of Rockville is providing services and programs for federal employees and contractors who live within the City of Rockville and are impacted by the federal government shutdown. The federal government shutdown does not affect City of Rockville municipal government programs, services or assistance.
Struggling federal employees and contractors could be eligible for delayed payment options, with no penalties, on certain city services, including child care, water bills, rent payments, pet license fees and food services.
Residents seeking delayed payment options can contact the relevant city department for more information and must provide proof of Rockville residency and federal employment, or of being a federal contractor (for example, with a federal employee/contractor ID badge or employer’s letter).
- City Child Care: Federal employees and contractors (with proof) with children enrolled in city child care programs may be eligible for delayed payment with no penalties. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/childcare.
- Utility Assistance: Federal employees and contractors (with proof) could be eligible for delayed payment with no penalties on water and sewer utility services provided by the city. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/utilitybilling.
- Landlord and Tenants: Landlords and tenants can seek assistance in negotiating rent payments to prevent eviction. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/reap.
- Pet Licenses: Federal employees and contractors (with proof) could be eligible for delayed payment with no penalties on animal licenses provided by the city. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/petlicenses.
- Food Services: Rockville-based nonprofits Manna Food Center and Nourish Now can help federal employees and contractors who need food. To receive help, or donate, visit www.mannafood.org and nourishnow.org.
- Rise and Renew II: Supporting city residents who are federal employees and contractors impacted by the federal government shutdown with resources to recharge, reconnect and move forward with strength. Registration for various courses available on Rec1.
For more information about how the City of Rockville is supporting federal workers, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/federalworkers.”
