Serving Bellingham & Whatcom County

Every person should have the opportunity to live in a safe, secure & affordable home!

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“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.”

Mike

Bellingham, WA

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APPLICANTS

~Discover what you qualify for~
~Learn About the Various Programs~
~Apply via the Applicant Portal~

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RESIDENTS

~Update your Information via the Resident Portal~
~Check Your Waitlist Status~

RESIDENT PORTALS

LANDLORDS

~General Information~
~How to Become a Landlord~
~Login to the Landlord Portal~

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.

Learn More About BHA

Commissioner Candidate Search

Apr 21, 2022 | ,

Candidate Sought for the Housing Authority of Whatcom County Board of Commissioners   The Housing Authority of Whatcom County (HAWC) is currently seeking one new commissioner for the Board of Commissioners. The combined Boards of the City of Bellingham Housing...

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RFP – Energy Audit Services

Apr 18, 2022 | , ,

On April 18, 2022 the Housing Authority of the City of Bellingham and the Housing Authority of Whatcom County released a Request for Proposals (RFP) with a response deadline of May 31, 2022. BWCHA is seeking qualified firms to provide energy audit services for twelve...

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