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.
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...
Notice of Waitlist Opening
The Bellingham Housing Authority will open the following waitlist to new pre-applications on March 18, 2025 at 10am Project Based Voucher - Senior County 2 Bedroom (Senior) To qualify, the Head of Household must be 62 years of age or older. Pre-applications must be...
Notice of Waitlist Opening
The Bellingham Housing Authority will open the following waitlist to new pre-applications on March 18, 2025 at 10am Project Based Voucher - Senior City of Bellingham 2 Bedroom (Senior) To qualify, the Head of Household must be 62 years of age or older....
Landlord Webinar
Bellingham Housing Authority Presents: An Educational Webinar on the Landlord Aspect of the Housing Choice Voucher Program Bellingham Housing Authority is welcoming all landlords, leasing agents, and property managers to an "Hour of Power" where we will be discussing...