Rockville Offers Resources for Federal Employees, Contractors Affected by Shutdown
October 30, 2025
The City of Rockville is providing services and programs for federal employees and contractors who live within the City of Rockville and have been impacted by the federal government shutdown.
The federal government shutdown does not affect City of Rockville municipal government programs, services or assistance. Information in this article was accurate at press time and reflects conditions during the period of the federal government shutdown.
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 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 rockvillemd.gov/utilitybilling.
- Landlord and Tenants: Landlords and tenants can seek assistance in negotiating rent payments to prevent eviction. Visit 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 rockvillemd.gov/petlicenses.
- Food Services: Rockville-based non-profits Manna Food Center and Nourish Now can help federal employees and contractors who need food. To receive help, or donate, visit mannafood.org and nourishnow.org.
For more information about how the City of Rockville is supporting federal workers, visit rockvillemd.gov/federalworkers.