Thursday, March 28, 2024

This city will assist furloughed federal employees. Here’s how

NORFOLK – The city is offering assistance to furloughed federal employees upon request, officials announced Friday.

To qualify for assistance, the employee must be a Norfolk resident and show proof of employment at one of the following nine federal departments:

  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Department of Justice
  • State Department
  • Department of the Interior
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Department of Housing and Urban Development
  • Department of Commerce
  • Department of Transportation
  • Department of the Treasury

Payment plan options are available for the following bills:

HRUBS bill:  Contact the City of Norfolk Utilities Department Customer Service at 757-664-6700

Personal Property & Real Estate taxes:  Contact the Norfolk City Treasurer’s Office at -757-664-7800

Parking:
For monthly parkers, the city will defer collecting payment. Parking access will remain active.

For parking tickets issued in the last 30 days, the city’s parking department will waive late fees accumulated during the shutdown.  Staff cannot waive the original amount owed.

For questions or to request a waiver for parking tickets contact the Norfolk Cares Center at 757-664-6510 or the City of Norfolk Parking Division at 757-664-6222.

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