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 their
FY 2026 Utility Allowance and Public Housing Flat Rent schedules with an anticipated
implementation date of January 1st, 2027.

At this time, we are seeking the input of BWCHA residents, community partners and interested
community members to provide feedback on the proposed revisions before they are reviewed
and approved by the BWCHA Board of Commissioners.  Use the following links to download the documents.

WA041 FY 2027 WCHA Public Housing UA and Flat Rent Schedules

WA025 FY 2027 BHA Public Housing UA and Flat Rent Schedules

FY 2027 HCV Proposed Utility Allowances

The public comment period will begin August 18, 2026, and end on September 18, 2026, at 12:00
PM. Public comments must be emailed to: publiccomment@bellinghamhousing.org.
Comments will be shared with BWCHA’s Board of Commissioners.