Coronavirus Updates

Información acerca de COVID-19 en español

• City Resources and Services
• Meetings, Events and Reservations
• City Declaration of State of Emergency
• Gov Executive Order No. 20-25: A Safe and Strong Oregon
• Water Guidance for Reopening Buildings
• Vaccination Information

Visiting City Buildings

The city will continue providing a combination of remote, virtual and on-site city services to the public. Current operations support efforts to maintain employee health, as well as the safety of visitors. It is also intended to provide ongoing stability as fluctuations in COVID-19 cases and adjustments at the state, county and local levels continue.

Face Coverings are required for visitors to any city facilities. For more information, including authorizations exceptions review: Policy Masks & Face Coverings

City Resources and Services

Most city services are available by phone and online. Translation and interpretation services are available in accessing any city service.

Housing Resources

• Housing Hotline available at 503-629-6427 or CovidHousingInfo@BeavertonOregon.gov for residential eviction moratorium questions.
• Housing Resources Get answers to frequently asked housing questions.
• Eviction Moratorium Gov. Kate Brown’s Executive Order No. 20-11
• Water, sewer and stormwater utility bill assistance Available for Washington County residents impacted by COVID-19 through a partnership with Community Action

Business Resources

• Beaverton Business Resources Technical and financial assistance to local businesses
• Open Air Beaverton Temporary expansion of restaurants and other establishments into areas normally reserved for vehicles
• Small Business Assistance Grants New funding and grants for rent and other relief as available

Community Resources

• Artists Resources Funding and other opportunities for artists and arts organizations
• CASH Oregon Tax Assistance Hotline Volunteer tax help available at 503-966-7942 to navigate filing taxes from home
• Center for Mediation and Dialogue Remote services are being offered.
• Community Services  Resources for people experiencing homelessness and poverty
• Library Resources Beaverton City Library is providing limited in-person services by appointment; programs and other resources are available online

City Services & Updates

• Building in Beaverton Applications, permits and inspections are available
• Permit Counter Services are available by phone and online
• Water & Utility Billing Counter Services are available by phone and online
• Parking Permits Services are available by phone
• Business Licenses Counter Services are available by phone and online
• Court Counter Services are available by phone, email and fax
• Video and telephonic court hearings are being scheduled when requested by attorneys or defendants. Some hearings are being rescheduled. View details on phone hours, payments and more.
• City Prosecutor’s Office Services are available by phone and online
• Passport processing is available by appointment. To schedule your appointment please call the passport line at 503-526-2509 between 8 am and 12 pm to speak to the passport representative.

Meetings, Events and Reservations

• City Council meetings are held remotely. It is strongly recommended that visitor comments be submitted in writing. For some meetings and public hearings, there will be an opportunity to call into the meeting
• Most upcoming city events will be held virtually.
• Neighborhood Association Committee meetings and the city’s volunteer boards and commissions are meeting remotely.
• The city’s meeting and event calendar include a current listing of upcoming happenings.
• All meeting room reservations are cancelled. No new room reservations are being accepted.

City Declaration of State of Emergency

On March 13, 2020 a state of emergency for Beaverton was declared, a precautionary measure to ensure that the city has the resources it needs to respond to this illness and lend support. Emergency Declaration through February 26.

Community Commitment

In times of increased uncertainty, fear can sometimes overtake facts. Hate speech and discrimination have no place in Beaverton. Diversity, equity, inclusion and welcoming are core to who Beaverton is and aspires to be. Please join us in continuing to uphold our commitment to treating every individual in our community with respect, kindness and humanity.

Gov Executive Order No. 20-25: A Safe and Strong Oregon

Gov. Kate Brown issued Executive Order 20-25 to maintain essential health directives in response to COVID-19, and implement a phased approach for re-opening Oregon’s economy. Read Executive Order 20-25.

Facemasks

Policy Masks & Face Coverings (PDF)

Visitors (including community members, contractors, customers, and local businesses) are required to wear an approved face covering or mask to enter any City facility, except in the following situations:

• A visitor is under the age of 5 years old; or
• Other types of respiratory protection are required (ex. PPE); or
• When eating or drinking and a six-foot distance from others can be maintained; or
• Working inside a private individual workspace with the door closed; or
• It is necessary to briefly remove the mask or face covering because the wearer’s identity needs to be confirmed by visual comparison, such as if interacting with law enforcement.

Please note that city staff will follow city procedures in making accommodations for any visitor who is unable to wear a face covering or mask on account of disability or religious beliefs.  Accommodations may include arranging for a simple pick-up or drop-off, providing services by phone, or some other accommodation. Any visitor who is unable to wear a face covering or mask must contact the city staff person, department or tenant whom they plan on visiting in advance so that alternative arrangements can be made. For City services, if the person or department is unknown, they can call the main city line (503-526-2222). Any visitor who enters a city facility without wearing a face covering or mask, and without making alternative accommodations in advance, will be asked to leave and contact the person, department or tenant to arrange such alternative accommodations.

Resources

For fact sheets and additional COVID-19 related information, visit these local and national partners:

• Center for Disease Control
• Washington County
• State of Oregon

For the most current information, please call 211, or visit the Oregon Health Authority website.