Latest News
Marin County Emergency Rental Assistance Program - Help for paying rent between September and January, 2021.
Stay Home Order - As of 12/18/20, Marin County is officially under the State's Stay Home Order due to the region's ICU capacity dropping below 15%.
CA Announces New COVID-19 Relief Package of Assistance for Nonprofits and Small Businesses:
Marin County Opens Nonprofit Assistance Application Period
Marin County COVID-19 Information
Marin County COVID-19 Testing Information
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, immediately contact your medical/healthcare provider, primary physician or local medical clinic for guidance regarding testing.
Employment Resources
For Employers
Deferral of Employment Tax Deposits
Employers can defer Employment Tax deposits through December 31, 2020.
Work Sharing
Employers may be able to avoid potential layoffs by participating in the Unemployment Insurance Work Sharing Program, which allows you to retain your workers by reducing their hours and wages no more than 60 percent and partially offsetting the wage loss with UI benefits.
Facebook Small Business Grants Program
Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses.
Federal Tax Credits
For Both Employees (including Independent Contractors) and Employers
Pandemic Unemployment Insurance
Opens April 28th: Unemployment Insurance for business owners, independent contractors, self-employed persons.
Workforce Alliance of the North Bay
Regularly updated info with COVID-19 resources for businesses and impacted workers.
Unemployment Insurance
Employees who have reduced hours or lose their jobs (either permanently or in a temporary layoff) can apply for unemployment insurance as well. The Governor’s order waived the one-week waiting time period for unemployment insurance so employees can collect unemployment in their first week out of work.
Disability Insurance
Employees who are unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 can apply for disability insurance through the state. The Governor’s order waived the one-week waiting time period so employees can collect disability insurance during their first week off of work.
Grant Opportunities
West Marin Fund COVID-19 Community Response Fund
Emergency grants for West Marin’s safety net organizations.