For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions guide for workers that have been temporarily laid off or discharged during this public health crisis.

The Department of Taxation is extending the due date for individual and corporate income taxes owed to June 1, 2020. Interest will still accrue. *Note: the filing deadline of May 1, 2020 remains the same.*
The Loudoun Board of Supervisors has approved a one month delay in payment of personal property taxes. The tax deadline will now be June 5, 2020, instead of May 5.

Food Banks

For those facing food insecurity, please use this link to find a food bank near you: https://www.foodpantries.org/

If you would like to make donations to a local food bank, please call first to maximize “social distancing” when making your donation.

Utilities

Dominion Energy and Washington Gas will suspend service disconnections for customers for the next 60 days. You can see the ruling here.
Verizon announced they will waive late fees and keep customers connected to their services if they are negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. You can find their announcement here.
Cox Communications will waive late fees and keep customers connected as well as expand their low-cost services for students and families in need during the coronavirus pandemic. You can find their update here.

Judicial System & Rental Rights

The Department of Corrections has suspended all in-person visitation to state correctional facilities and has suspended all transfers from local and regional jails for the next 30 days.
The Supreme Court of Virginia declared a judicial emergency and suspended non-essential state court proceedings from March 16 until April 6. During this time, an unlawful detainer may be filed by a landlord against a tenant unable to pay rent, but the court will not hear the matter until at least April 7. You can find the announcement by the Supreme Court of Virginia here.

Transportation

Employment & Taxes

The Virginia Employment Commission will waive the one-week waiting period to ensure workers can receive unemployment insurance benefits as soon as possible. Additionally, the eligibility for unemployment benefits has been expanded, and workers who meet the following criteria will be considered for support:
- Workers affected because their employer needs to temporarily slow or cease operations due to COVID-19.
- Workers who have been issued a notice to self-quarantine by a medical or public health official and is not receiving paid sick or medical leave from their employer.
- Workers who must stay home to care for an ill family member and are not receiving paid family medical leave from their employer.

For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions guide for workers that have been temporarily laid off or discharged during this public health crisis.
The Department of Taxation is extending the due date for individual and corporate income taxes owed to June 1, 2020. Interest will still accrue. *Note: the filing deadline of May 1, 2020 remains the same.*
The Loudoun Board of Supervisors has approved a one month delay in payment of personal property taxes. The tax deadline will now be June 5, 2020, instead of May 5.

In the Media

Loudoun County supervisors, lawmakers discuss legislative priorities ahead of 2020 session

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Virginia voters have spoken: It’s time to pass gun-safety legislation

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Democrat John Bell wins Virginia Senate race in Loudoun, Prince William counties

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