Manassas Closes All City Buildings To Public Due To Coronavirus

MANASSAS, VA — The City of Manassas has closed all city government buildings to the public, effective immediately and until further notice, to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, the city said Thursday morning. Residents may not enter city buildings but can access Manassas government services online at www.manassascity.org for information and to pay bills and complete city forms.

Manassas declared a local state of emergency Tuesday in response to the coronavirus. The city said the declaration will allow it to prioritize resources, seek intergovernmental resources, handle procurement issues, coordinate an effective response and work to help city residents respond to the crisis.

With city buildings closed to the public, residents should dial 911 if there is an emergency. Otherwise, the Manassas City Police Department's non-emergency line is 703-257-8000.

During the coronavirus crisis, Manassas will not be conducting utility shut-offs. Bill payments should be made online, if possible. Trash and recycling will continue to be collected on a regular basis.

To pay the Treasurer’s Office, residents should call 703-257-8242. Payments also can be made online at www.manassascity.org/paymybill. For Manassas Social Service appointments, residents should call 703-361-8277 or visit www.manassascity.org/ss.

All events at the Manassas Museum, Parks and Recreation and the Harris Pavilion have been canceled through at least April 14.

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Manassas has temporarily designated several parking spaces in the historic downtown area as 15-minute parking areas to facilitate pickup and delivery options during the new coronavirus crisis. The designated on-street parking spaces are located along Battle and Main streets between Church Street and the railroad tracks.

This temporary designation was requested by several downtown businesses that are complying with the state's 10-person limit. The city wants to make it easier for customers to park their cars and pick up meals or other purchases from these businesses.

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