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.
Request for Public Comment – Utility & Flat Rent
The Bellingham & Whatcom County Housing Authorities (BWCHA) are proposing revisions to their FY 2024 Utility Allowance and Public Housing Flat Rent schedules with an anticipated implementation date of January 1st, 2024. At this time, we are seeking the input of...
Notice of Waitlist Opening
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list will open to accept applications on: September 18, 2023, at 10AM – September 22, 2023, at 10AM 400 households will be randomly selected by lottery for placement onto the HCV waiting list. Pre-applications must be...
Request for Public Comment – Agency Plans
The Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Authorities (BWCHA) are proposing revisions to the FY 2024 Agency Plans with an anticipated implementation date of January 1st, 2024. At this time, we are seeking the input of BWCHA residents, community partners and interested...
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...
We’ve Moved!
Attention Housing Authority Participants, Tenants, Applicants, & Partners: The Bellingham and Whatcom County Housing Authority is excited to announce that we are moving administrative offices. Our office located at 208 Unity Street in Bellingham, WA will...