CONTACT US

As we shift to a new online system, please reach out to your Housing Coordinator directly with any questions regarding the new process.

Subsidized Housing Staff

Caseloads are based on First Letter of Last Name unless otherwise specified.

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Carina Rivera

Housing Programs Coordinator II
Direct Phone: ext: 844
Fax: 360.527.4630
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Caseload: Applicants

Corinne Schakel

Housing Programs Coordinator I
Direct Phone: ext. 851
Fax: 360.527.4630
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Curt Stocker

HQS Housing Inspector
Direct Phone: ext. 842
Fax: 360.527.4630
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Deanna Vitt

Housing Programs Coordinator II
Direct Phone: ext: 847
Fax: 360.527.4630
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Caseload: N, P, Q, R, S, Portability

Debbie Lagman

Housing Programs Coordinator II
Direct Phone: ext: 853
Fax: 360.527.4630
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Caseload: HUD-VASH, G, H, I, L, M

Jennie Vinson

Housing Programs Coordinator II
Direct Phone: ext: 846
Fax: 360.527.4630
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Caseload: PBV Tenants, J, K, O

Johanna Harvey

Housing Programs Assistant
Direct Phone: ext: 855
Fax: 360.527.4630
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Caseload: Applicants

Kathy Smith

Housing Programs Coordinator II
Direct Phone: ext: 854
Fax: 360.527.4630
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Caseload: Enhanced Vouchers, C, D, E, F, X, Y, Z

Kellyann Walbeck

Housing Programs Coordinator II
Direct Phone: ext: 848
Fax: 360.527.4630
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Caseload: Shelter Plus Care, A, B, T

Shannon Laws

Housing Programs Coordinator I
Direct Phone: ext. 856
Fax: 360.527.4630
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Caseload: Applicants

Steve Grichel

Housing Programs Supervisor
Direct Phone: ext: 840
Fax: 360.527.4630
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Ty Terrwyn

Housing Programs Coordinator III
Direct Phone: ext: 843
Fax: 360.527.4630
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Tyson Stap

Housing Programs Coordinator III
Direct Phone: ext: 850
Fax: 360.527.4630
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Public Housing & Affordable Housing Staff

Caseloads are based on Property

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Doug Patten

Housing Programs Coordinator II
Direct Phone: ext: 849
Fax: 360.676.2015
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Caseload: Baycrest, Bay Townhouses, Lincoln Square, Seamist, Varsity Village

Irma Kohlman

Rental Management Supervisor
Direct Phone: ext: 845
Fax: 360.676.2015
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Iryna Weafer

Housing Programs Coordinator II
Direct Phone: ext: 852
Fax: 360.676.2015
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Caseload: The Birches, Chuckanut Square, Falls Park, Hillside Homes, Parkway Homes, Sumas Square, Texas Meadows, Trailside

Accounting Staff

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Carol Penksa

Accounting Technician
Direct Phone: ext: 834
Fax: 360.527.4656
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Conchita Russo

Accountant
Direct Phone: ext. 831
Fax: 360.527.4646
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Jana Robbins

Director of Finance
Direct Phone: ext: 830
Fax: 360.527.4646
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Jessica Ota

Senior Accountant
Direct Phone: ext: 836
Fax: 360.527.4656
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Julie Beckman

Accountant
Direct Phone: ext: 833
Fax: 360.527.4656
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Patrice Knight

Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable
Direct Phone: ext: 835
Fax: 360.527.4656
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Development Staff

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Frederic Schwab

Development Manager
Direct Phone: ext: 822
Fax: 360.676.7696
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Janice Willis

Construction & Development Manager
Direct Phone: ext: 821
Fax: 360.676.7696
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Rich Jackman

Development Coordinator
Direct Phone: ext: 823
Fax: 360.676.7696
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Tony Casale

Director of Asset Development
Direct Phone: ext: 841
Fax: 360.676.7696
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Executive Staff

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Brien Thane

Executive Director / CEO
Direct Phone: ext: 810
Fax: 360.676.7747
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Kate Donnelly

Chief Operating Officer
Direct Phone: ext: 812
Fax: 360.676.2015
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Chris Longwell

Director of Information Technology
Direct Phone: ext: 814
Fax: 360.676.7696
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Lindsay Burmeister

Executive Services Manager / HR
Direct Phone: ext: 813
Fax: 360.676.7747
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Keith Warkentin

Communications and Technical Systems Coordinator
Direct Phone: ext: 815
Fax: 360.676.7696
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Linda Dyde

IT Specialist - Housing Management Software
Direct Phone: ext. 816
Fax: 360.676.7696
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Lisa Hansen

HR Coordinator
Direct Phone: ext: 817
Fax: 360.676.7747
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Maintenance Staff

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Jamie Boyer

Grounds Supervisor
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Steve Amos

Maintenance Manager
Direct Phone: ext: 870
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Mailing Address

Bellingham Housing Authority
P.O. Box 9701
Bellingham, WA 98227-9701

Administrative Offices

208 Unity Street
Bellingham, WA

Office Hours

Lobby: 

By Appointment Only

Business Hours:

Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm

Observed Holidays:

New Year
Jan. 2, 2023

MLK Jr. Day
Jan. 17, 2022

Presidents’ Day
Feb. 21, 2022

Memorial Day
May 30, 2022

Independence Day
Jul. 4, 2022

Labor Day
Sep. 5, 2022

Veterans’ Day
Nov. 11, 2022

Thanksgiving
Nov. 24-25, 2022

Christmas
Dec. 23-26, 2022

Phone Numbers

Current Residents:
Please call your Housing Coordinator Directly.

Main Line:
(360) 676-6887
1-888-585-3808

Maintenance Workorder:
(360) 676-6893

General Fax:
(360) 676-7696

Subsidized Housing Fax:
(360) 527-4630

Public & Affordable Housing Fax:
(360) 676-2015

TDD/TTY:
711
or
1-800-833-6388

 

Emails

Current Residents:
Please email your Housing Coordinator Directly.

Reception:
info@bellinghamhousing.org

Portability:
portability@bellinghamhousing.org

Inspections:
inspections@bellinghamhousing.org