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
Request for Public Comment – Schedule of Charges for FY 2027
REQUESTS FOR COMMENTBellingham/Whatcom County Housing AuthoritiesFY 2027 Schedule of Estimated Material and Labor Charges The Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Authorities (BWCHA) are proposing revisions to the FY 2027Schedule of Estimated Material and Labor Charges....
Bellingham/Whatcom County FY 2027 Utility Allowance and Public Housing Flat Rent Schedule
REQUESTS FOR COMMENT Bellingham/Whatcom County FY 2026 Utility Allowance and Public Housing Flat Rent Schedule The Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Authorities (BWCHA) are proposing revisions to theirFY 2026 Utility Allowance and Public Housing Flat Rent schedules...
NOTICE OF WAITLIST OPENING
NOTICE OF WAITLIST OPENINGThe Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Authorities (BWCHA) will open the following waiting list to new pre-applications for targeted households at 10:00 AM on August 10th, 2026. To see the specific waitlists that are opening, visit the...
Request for Public Comment: FY 2026 – 2030 5-Year Action Plan for the Public Housing Capital Fund Grant Program
The Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan is a comprehensive guide to the policies, programs,operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals. View the documents below by clicking the preview button or the download button.[divi_wpfd_file_category...
Request for Public Comment – Agency Plans
REQUESTS FOR COMMENTBellingham/Whatcom County FY 2027 Agency Plans The Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Authorities (BWCHA) are proposing revisions to the FY 2027PHA with an anticipated implementation date of January 1ˢᵗ,2027. At this time, we are seeking the input...
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.