Serving Bellingham & Whatcom County
Every person should have the opportunity to live in a safe, secure & affordable home!
“The staff at the Bellingham Housing Authority was magnificent. They went above and beyond. They answered all our questions and made the process easy. Everyone we worked with was professional and very knowledgeable. These people really do care about the people in this community.”
APPLICANTS
~Discover what you qualify for~
~Learn About the Various Programs~
~Apply via the Applicant Portal~
RESIDENTS
~Update your Information via the Resident Portal~
~Check Your Waitlist Status~
LANDLORDS
~General Information~
~How to Become a Landlord~
~Login to the Landlord Portal~
News & Updates
Join the Board of Commissioners
Join the Board of Commissioners Bellingham & Whatcom County Housing Authorities Bellingham (within city limits) Appointment Volunteer Board Opportunity The Bellingham & Whatcom County Housing Authorities (BWCHA) are seeking a new commissioner to join...
BOARD OF COMMISSION MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE
BOARD OF COMMISSION MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Bellingham & Whatcom County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The...
RFP Addendum – Compensation and Classification Study
RFP Addendum – Compensation and Classification Study: The Salary study has an addendum. To view the addendum please click download for the document. You can also view this document in the resources section as well. This document can also be requested by email...
Join the Board of Commissioners Bellingham & Whatcom County Housing Authorities
Volunteer Board Opportunity The Bellingham & Whatcom County Housing Authorities (BWCHA) are seeking a new commissioner to join their combined Board of Commissioners. Bellingham Housing Authority and WCHA – together BWCHA – work to provide affordable housing...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – SALARY SURVEY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – SALARY SURVEY: The Housing Authority of the City of Bellingham (“BHA”) is seeking proposals for qualified consulting firms, experienced in the development of job evaluation and compensation system to conduct a salary survey. Proposals will be...
Who We Are
The Housing Authority of the City of Bellingham is a local government agency that serves thousands of residents in Whatcom County. The Bellingham Housing Authority (BHA) & the Whatcom County Housing Authority work together to provide needed housing in our community.
We serve Low-Income Families, Elderly People, Those with Disabilities, & Working Families in need of affordable housing.
Bellingham & Whatcom County Housing Authorities are governed by a Board of Commissioners.