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~
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.
RFC Bellingham/Whatcom County Public Housing Lease
REQUESTS FOR COMMENT Bellingham/Whatcom County Public Housing Lease The Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Authorities (BWCHA) are proposing revisions to the Public Housing Lease with an anticipated implementation date of October 1, 2025. At this time, we are...
Bellingham/Whatcom County FY 2026 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...
RFC Bellingham/Whatcom County FY 2026 Agency Plans
REQUESTS FOR COMMENT Bellingham/Whatcom County FY 2026 Agency Plans The Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Authorities (BWCHA) are proposing revisions to the FY 2026 Agency Plans with an anticipated implementation date of January 1st, 2026. At this time, we are...
Sumas Square 8 Step Process Final Notice
Washington State Department of Commerce COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT – DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM Sumas Square Apartments Project Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain ...
Sumas Square 8 Step Process Early Notice
Washington State Department of Commerce COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT – DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM Sumas Square Apartments Project Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain To: All interested Agencies, Groups, and...