Coronavirus Updates & Resources
Town ServicesTown Hall reopened to the community on June 22, 2020, with plexiglass shields at the front counter and social distancing protocols in place. All visitors are required to wear face coverings and maintain six feet of distance from others. Only one customer at a time is allowed at the front counter or Police Dispatch. Different departments have different schedules, according to the list below. Note that Town Hall is always closed to the public on Fridays.
We encourage the community to contact staff directly to make appointments.
The Police Department is open 24/7 as always.
For non-essential services, please call Dispatch at 415-453-5330 and they will assist you by phone instead of in-person.
Department of Planning and Building Services Office Hours effective June 22, 2020
The Planning and Building Department is open to the public Monday through Thursday (closed Fridays) as follows:
Planning: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am to 12 noon, afternoons by appointment only
Building: Monday – Thursday 9 am to 11 am, afternoons by appointment only
Building Inspections: Call 415-453-2263
Planning and Building continues to respond to public information requests via phone and email during non-public office hours. Please contact the staff with questions or to schedule an appointment:
Ben Berto, Planning Director (415) 458-2346 bberto@townoffairfax.org
Linda Neal, Principal Planner (415) 458-2344 lneal@townoffairfax.org
Mark Lockaby, Building Official (415) 458-2370 mlockaby@townoffairfax.org
Kara Spencer, Assistant Planner (415) 348-2349 kspencer@townoffairfax.org
All Other Departments
- Please visit the department page for details. You may also call the general Town Hall number at (415) 453-1584.
- We are offering limited camps and classes. Please click here for more information.
- Peri Park Playground is closed. Peri Park, Bolinas Park, & Doc Edgar Park are open to the public, but please remember to maintain social distancing.
- Town facilities are still not available for rental
Town Hall reopened to the community on June 22, 2020, with plexiglass shields at the front counter and social distancing protocols in place. All visitors are required to wear face coverings and maintain six feet of distance from others. Only one customer at a time is allowed at the front counter or Police Dispatch. Different departments have different schedules, according to the list below. Note that Town Hall is always closed to the public on Fridays.
We encourage the community to contact staff directly to make appointments.
The Police Department is open 24/7 as always.
For non-essential services, please call Dispatch at 415-453-5330 and they will assist you by phone instead of in-person.
Department of Planning and Building Services Office Hours effective June 22, 2020
The Planning and Building Department is open to the public Monday through Thursday (closed Fridays) as follows:
Planning: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am to 12 noon, afternoons by appointment only
Building: Monday – Thursday 9 am to 11 am, afternoons by appointment only
Building Inspections: Call 415-453-2263
Planning and Building continues to respond to public information requests via phone and email during non-public office hours. Please contact the staff with questions or to schedule an appointment:
Ben Berto, Planning Director (415) 458-2346 bberto@townoffairfax.org
Linda Neal, Principal Planner (415) 458-2344 lneal@townoffairfax.org
Mark Lockaby, Building Official (415) 458-2370 mlockaby@townoffairfax.org
Kara Spencer, Assistant Planner (415) 348-2349 kspencer@townoffairfax.org
All Other Departments
- Please visit the department page for details. You may also call the general Town Hall number at (415) 453-1584.
- We are offering limited camps and classes. Please click here for more information.
- Peri Park Playground is closed. Peri Park, Bolinas Park, & Doc Edgar Park are open to the public, but please remember to maintain social distancing.
- Town facilities are still not available for rental
Messages from the Mayor to the Community
Since Shelter in Place was instituted Mayor Goddard has been sharing a message in the Newsletter on a regular basis. Read her letters here.
Find the latest Marin County COVID-19 UpdatesSign up for email updates to get the latest information from Marin County Health and Human Services - https://www.marinhhs.org/coronavirus
Questions or in need of services?
- Call the Marin County COVID-19 Hotline: (415) 473-7191
- Email COVID-19@marincounty.org
- Older Adults Hotline: 415-457-INFO (415-457-4636): For older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers
- Mental Health Services: Marin County Crisis Unit (415) 499-6666
- Behavioral Health and Recovery Services: www.marinhhs.org/bhrs
- Homeless Resources: https://housingfirst.marinhhs.org/
- Archive of past status updates
- Surveillance & Data: Check out the new graphs and maps
- Donation Options: PPE donation and financial donations needed
Visit the Countywide Marin Recovers website for resources and to learn more how Marin County is slowly reopening.
Sign up for email updates to get the latest information from Marin County Health and Human Services - https://www.marinhhs.org/coronavirus
Questions or in need of services?
- Call the Marin County COVID-19 Hotline: (415) 473-7191
- Email COVID-19@marincounty.org
- Older Adults Hotline: 415-457-INFO (415-457-4636): For older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers
- Mental Health Services: Marin County Crisis Unit (415) 499-6666
- Behavioral Health and Recovery Services: www.marinhhs.org/bhrs
- Homeless Resources: https://housingfirst.marinhhs.org/
- Archive of past status updates
- Surveillance & Data: Check out the new graphs and maps
- Donation Options: PPE donation and financial donations needed
Visit the Countywide Marin Recovers website for resources and to learn more how Marin County is slowly reopening.
Small Business AssistanceCOVID-19 Temporary Outdoor Dining & Retail Permit
In an effort to facilitate business recovery, the Town has created a streamlined process to allow for the temporary use of public and private spaces for outdoor dining, retail, and other uses. Click here for more information and the on-line application.
COVID-19 Temporary Outdoor Dining & Retail Permit
In an effort to facilitate business recovery, the Town has created a streamlined process to allow for the temporary use of public and private spaces for outdoor dining, retail, and other uses. Click here for more information and the on-line application.
Fairfax Business Recovery Program
As part of its COVID-19 response, the Fairfax Small Business Storefront Recovery Fund has been created by the town of Fairfax in partnership with the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, and the County of Marin. The goal of this fund is to offer storefront businesses with financial aid in the form of small grants during this pandemic. In doing so it will help these small businesses sustain their operations and adjust to new policies and weather the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please Remember to Support Your Local Businesses
Unemployment & Paid Sick Leave Resources
1 to 1 Volunteer Program to Match Local Residents in Need with Volunteers to Assist ThemThe Town has established a 1 to 1 volunteer matching service to support and protect people in need during this difficult time. Our success is your success and we thank you for making our community so strong. Check out our recent media coverage of the 1 to 1 Volunteer Program in the Marin IJ and KTVU story.
If you are a resident who needs extra help to get through this time or if you are a volunteer to assist a resident in need, click here to sign up!
The Town has established a 1 to 1 volunteer matching service to support and protect people in need during this difficult time. Our success is your success and we thank you for making our community so strong. Check out our recent media coverage of the 1 to 1 Volunteer Program in the Marin IJ and KTVU story.
If you are a resident who needs extra help to get through this time or if you are a volunteer to assist a resident in need, click here to sign up!
Resources
Energy Assistance & InformationPG&E estimates 65k+ eligible customers are missing out on the 20% or more savings on their monthly energy bills.
Applying is easy & takes about 5 mins. Qualifying customers will begin receiving the CARE program discount within their next billing cycle.
PG&E estimates 65k+ eligible customers are missing out on the 20% or more savings on their monthly energy bills.
Applying is easy & takes about 5 mins. Qualifying customers will begin receiving the CARE program discount within their next billing cycle.
Information and Resources for Housing Needs and Delaying Payment of Rents, Leases or MortgagesOn March 24, the Marin County Board of Supervisors approved an emergency resolution to prevent residents and business owners from being evicted because of a sudden loss of income related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This ban is in effect countywide in every city, town, and unincorporated area of Marin County and lasts until May 31, 2020, unless extended by the Board of Supervisors.
- Applies to residential tenants or commercial small business lease holder that has not made a timely rent payment due on or after March 24, 2020.
- Renters and commercial lease holders must notify their landlord within 30 days after the rent is due that they are unable to pay because of financial impacts related to COVID-19.
- A landlord may seek payment of unpaid rent after the expiration of the local emergency, but may not charge late fees.For More Information and sample language for renters to use to notify their landlords, see Marin County's website.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Marin Health and Human Services has launched the Emergency Rental Assistance Program for people who are at risk of homelessness and need rental assistance to prevent eviction due to a loss of income from the COVID-19 pandemic. For anyone seeking assistance please call 415-473-7191 or email covid-19@marincounty.org. More information and resources are available on the Housing First website.
The County has also teamed up with nonprofit MCF to create a $1 million fund to assist vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 response in order to address urgent needs for local residents. The fund will be allocated over the next two months to soften the social and economic impacts of the pandemic, including emergency rental assistance, food, wi-fi mobile access, and emergency childcare. For more information, click here.
On March 24, the Marin County Board of Supervisors approved an emergency resolution to prevent residents and business owners from being evicted because of a sudden loss of income related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This ban is in effect countywide in every city, town, and unincorporated area of Marin County and lasts until May 31, 2020, unless extended by the Board of Supervisors.
- Applies to residential tenants or commercial small business lease holder that has not made a timely rent payment due on or after March 24, 2020.
- Renters and commercial lease holders must notify their landlord within 30 days after the rent is due that they are unable to pay because of financial impacts related to COVID-19.
- A landlord may seek payment of unpaid rent after the expiration of the local emergency, but may not charge late fees.For More Information and sample language for renters to use to notify their landlords, see Marin County's website.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Marin Health and Human Services has launched the Emergency Rental Assistance Program for people who are at risk of homelessness and need rental assistance to prevent eviction due to a loss of income from the COVID-19 pandemic. For anyone seeking assistance please call 415-473-7191 or email covid-19@marincounty.org. More information and resources are available on the Housing First website.
The County has also teamed up with nonprofit MCF to create a $1 million fund to assist vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 response in order to address urgent needs for local residents. The fund will be allocated over the next two months to soften the social and economic impacts of the pandemic, including emergency rental assistance, food, wi-fi mobile access, and emergency childcare. For more information, click here.
Stay HealthyThe Town of Fairfax is monitoring and coordinating with the Marin County Health Department regarding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). The novel coronavirus, which causes the disease known as COVID-19, is a member of the same family of viruses that causes colds. Treatment is similar to that for other viral infections. Marin County Public Health encourages everyone to practice good hygiene to reduce your risk of becoming infected with a respiratory virus, such as influenza or COVID-19, which includes:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available
- Cover your cough or sneeze
- Avoid touching your face
- Wear a face covering anytime you are outside your home
- Stay home from work or school if you are sick
- Get your flu shot to protect against flu
- If you have recently returned from a country with ongoing COVID-19 infections, monitor your health and contact your healthcare provider if you develop upper respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath.
The Town of Fairfax is monitoring and coordinating with the Marin County Health Department regarding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). The novel coronavirus, which causes the disease known as COVID-19, is a member of the same family of viruses that causes colds. Treatment is similar to that for other viral infections. Marin County Public Health encourages everyone to practice good hygiene to reduce your risk of becoming infected with a respiratory virus, such as influenza or COVID-19, which includes:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available
- Cover your cough or sneeze
- Avoid touching your face
- Wear a face covering anytime you are outside your home
- Stay home from work or school if you are sick
- Get your flu shot to protect against flu
- If you have recently returned from a country with ongoing COVID-19 infections, monitor your health and contact your healthcare provider if you develop upper respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath.