IMPORTANT: We are reviewing the County's latest Shelter in Place Order dated April 29 and effective May 4. We will be updating the information on this page to reflect any changes as soon as we can.
Orders are now in place statewide requiring people to stay home except as necessary to maintain or access critical systems and services.
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Shelter in place County orders
Frequently Asked Questions About Shelter in Place and COVID-19
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These resources are currently available for all older adults:
For these services, or if you have a need not listed, email Senior Services or call at 408-730-7360.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Provides emergency assistance, financial assistance, referral services and food programs to families, individuals and seniors living in Sunnyvale. Call 408-738-4321 if:
Sunnyvale Community Services - 408-738-4321
Find out if you qualify for emergency food assistance, financial help or other benefits. (Sunnyvale residents only – referrals for other cities available)
You could qualify for help if you are:
Gather the following documentation to speed up the process:
Destination: Home
This agency has temporary financial assistance available to help low-income residents who have lost income and are unable to pay rent as a result of COVID-related impacts.
Emergency Eviction Moratorium
The City Council approved a temporary emergency eviction moratorium on March 31. The moratorium prohibits residential evictions as of March 12, 2020 if a tenant is unable to pay rent during the COVID-19 emergency. The tenant must show proof of hardship to their landlord and pay back all rent within 180 days after the local emergency has ended. The County of Santa Clara’s eviction moratorium extends protection to small businesses. Tenants needing assistance communicating with their landlord should contact Project Sentinel. For general questions about the eviction moratorium, contact the City's Housing Division.
Santa Clara County COVID-19 Assistance Navigation
Questions about unemployment insurance, disability, paid family leave and other programs? Need help applying for these and other safety net programs? Call
the County's new free hotline, leave a message and you'll get a call back within 24 hours. Support is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese with more languages to come. Call: 408-809-2124.
State of California Labor & Workforce Development Agency
Provides coronavirus guidance and information on reduced work hours, potential closure or layoffs, and tax assistance, and more.
State Department Employment Development Department
Workers may qualify for unemployment or disability benefits if they are impacted by COVID-19.
If you need to change your garbage and recycling services, or have questions about other utilities, call 408-730-7400.
Supporting Sunnyvale Businesses
In partnership with the Sunnyvale Downtown Association, the City is sharing information with the community on open essential businesses. If your business isn't on the list, email us.
Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is processing Economic Injury Disaster Loans to assist small businesses and non-profit agencies.
Facebook Small Business Grants Program
Available to small businesses (2 to 50 employees) that operate near a Facebook facility.
Great Plates Delivered - Santa Clara County - World Central Kitchens
Calling all restaurants interested in providing meals to older adults and other vulnerable people. Part of the Emergency Feeding Program Framework, this program will help support local participating restaurants.
Local resources are available to assist with loan paperwork preparation. Contact any of the following agencies for free assistance.
State of California Labor & Workforce Development Agency
Provides coronavirus guidance and information on reduced work hours, potential closure or layoffs, and tax assistance, and more.
Cal/OSHA Guidance on Requirements to Protect Workers from COVID-19
Workplace safety and health regulations require employers to protect employees from infectious diseases by following safety requirements. Find the safety requirements for your business.
CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers
Guidance for businesses on how to plan, prepare and respond to the coronavirus.
Sunnyvale Senior Center
City Café meals available for pick-up and delivery for adults 50+. Pickup between 11 a.m. and noon. Free delivery during shelter in place between 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
See details and current menu.
Santa Clara County Food Resources Searchable Map
Type in your address to get a list of food distribution sites – food banks and free meal pickup locations – close to your home. Map covers Santa Clara County.
Great Plates Meal Delivery Enrollment
Seniors and other adults at high risk from COVID-19 can stay home, stay healthy and get two nutritious meals delivered daily at home.
Support the many Sunnyvale restaurants and businesses that are open providing essential services.
Virtual activities are being now being offered by the Library, Senior Center and Community Services. Subscribe to their newsletters for virtual and shelter-in-place activities.
Summer Camps
We are busy gearing up for and adjusting our summer camp offerings to align with current guidelines. If you have already registered for camp we will be contacting you soon with more information.
Summer Classes
View the Summer Brochure to see what classes are offered this summer. We are currently scheduling class programs and classes to resume July 6 following any guidelines that will be in place.
Registration Now Open
We are now available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., to answer any questions or take registrations: 408-730-7350. Our offices remain closed to the public.
Participation and COVID-19
We care about the health of our residents and participants and are implementing health and safety measures in response to COVID-19. We encourage you to consider personal health conditions and current public health authority recommendations before participating in live programs. Please review the Participant Illness & Wellness Requirements Policy. If you are uncomfortable with, or unable to attend live programs check out our new virtual course offerings.
All in-person classes, activities and events are either CANCELED or POSTPONED until further notice. Refer to the City's Calendar.
Community Services in-person classes: Due to programming and rescheduling challenges, these are CANCELED through May 31.
City Council meetings are being held. Board and Commission meetings are subject to cancellations. Check the City’s Legislative Meetings Calendar for updates.
Ways to watch City Council meetings
Ways to make public comments
The City closed City Hall facilities to the public effective March 17 until further notice. We are continuing to provide essential services such as public safety and utilities.
One-Stop Permit Center: The permit counter is CLOSED. See Permit Center and Development Services for more details.
NOVA Job Center is CLOSED to the public until further notice. Visit NOVA for more information.
Sunnyvale Public Library: The Library is CLOSED and all programs CANCELED until further notice.
All Community Center Facilities are CLOSED to the public until further notice, including:
The Columbia Neighborhood Center is CLOSED to the public until further notice.
Baylands Park is OPEN 8 a.m. to one half hour after sunset. Fees are not collected until further notice. Keep social distancing while walking on trails and in parking lot.
The museum is CLOSED until further notice.
Regular curb-side collection of garbage and recycling materials will continue, including on-call bulky item collection for single-family homes. On-call collection appointments include up to two cubic yards of non-hazardous household goods, plus two bulky items. Residents in multi-family homes that need to dispose of bulky items due to a move may request pickup by calling 408-730-7400.
Single-family residents can leave up to two extra bags of garbage and flattened cardboard at the curb on collection day for no additional charge. A separate truck will pick up the extra bags and bundled cardboard so leave them out until collected.
Residential and commercial cart or bin exchanges are postponed until further notice.
The SMaRT Station® Recycling Center REOPENS for most services beginning May 11.
Read about SMaRT Station services, hours and safety protocols.
The CRV Buy-back Center is CLOSED, but will reopen on June 1 for appointments ONLY.
Schedule an appointment online or call 408-752-8530.
Extra Dump Weekends are POSTPONED and will be rescheduled.
Businesses with Reduced Hours or Closed
If you need to change your garbage and recycling services, or have questions about other utilities, call 408-730-7400.
City Employment Opportunities:
NOVA Job Center is CLOSED to the public until further notice. Visit NOVA for more information.
We are evaluating what services can be phased in at the One-Stop Center at City Hall as a result of the updated County Health Order. Please check back frequently for updates on available services.
We continue to provide virtual support for existing permit applications and in-progress projects. Services includes Public Works, Planning, Building and Fire Prevention. Staff will review electronic applications remotely while the shelter in place order is in effect. Please be patient with delays. See below for the essential services being provided.
Building Permits
Planning Permits
The Planning Division is accepting all staff-level, public hearing and emergency tree removal applications electronically.
Submit completed applications to Planning:
Encroachment Permits
We are accepting all encroachment permit applications electronically. Submit completed applications as a PDF (no larger than 5 MB) or send using a file-sharing link to Public Works. Incomplete applications will delay processing.
Public Improvement Plans
After Planning approval, submit public improvement plans associated with development projects to Public Works.
For initial submittals, attach a completed offsite checklist and plans as a PDF (no larger than 5 MB) or send using a file-sharing link. We will contact you within two to three business days to schedule a virtual meeting to review the submittal.
Inspections
All construction sites must follow the April 29, 2020 Order of the Health Officer of Santa Clara County:
Questions? Email a planner.
For more information email or call:
Building and Fire Prevention / One-Stop Permit Center - 408-730-7444
Planning - 408-730-7440
Public Works and Engineering Services - 408-730-7415
Housing – 408-730-7250
The Utility Billing office is closed to the public. There is a payment drop box available – please do not leave cash.
Utility Customer Service is available by phone – with limited staffing – from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. For daytime service, and after-hours water and sewer emergencies, call 408-730-7400.
