In Williamson County, as of April 14, 166 applications were received for COVID-19 relief money through the Wilco Forward Phase 2 program, with 144 applications approved for a total of $979,000 distributed. Of the remaining 22 applications not yet approved, 8 are in progress and 14 were denied. In an effort to encourage more businesses to apply for a Wilco Forward grant, the application deadline has been extended to April 30, 2021. The Wilco Forward program is financed with CARES Act funds and offers financial assistance to food services such as restaurants, food trucks and caterers, bars, and hotels/motels that were financially impacted due to closures and occupancy restrictions due to COVID-19. In Wilco Forward Phase 2, a business can receive up to $500 per employee with a maximum amount of $10,000 if eligible. Businesses will need to provide documentation that they are eligible for the program and have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the Wilco Forward Phase 2 signup page for more information and to apply.
 

The Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector’s offices will be closed for staff training from April 20 to April 22, on a rotating schedule. While one office is closed, other office locations will be open during regular business hours. The office closure schedule is as follows:

•Tuesday, April 20 - Round Rock Tax Office, 1801 E. Old Settlers Blvd.
•Wednesday, April 21 - Georgetown Tax Office, 904 S. Main Street
•Thursday, April 22 - Cedar Park Tax Office, 350 Discovery Blvd., and Taylor Tax Office, 412 Vance Street

The Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace office, located at 211 W. 6th St. in Taylor, and the Precinct 4 Annex, located at 412 Vance St. in Taylor, will be closed Monday, February 22, 2021, due to storm damage or other circumstances that make the buildings unable to be occupied. Please continue to monitor social media and our website, www.wilco.org, for updates.