BELLINGHAM & WHATCOM COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITIES NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Nov 2, 2026 | News & Updates, Public Comment

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a quorum of the Board of Commissioners of the Bellingham & Whatcom County Housing Authorities may be present at the Unity Street Redevelopment Groundbreaking Ceremony on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at 208 Unity Street, Bellingham, Washington.

 

Commissioners attending the ceremony will do so solely in a ceremonial capacity. No official Board business will be conducted, no deliberations will take place, and no Board action will be taken.

 

The groundbreaking ceremony is an invitation-only event and is not a regular or special meeting of the Board of Commissioners.

 

This notice is provided for informational purposes and in the interest of public transparency.

Request for Public Comment – Schedule of Charges for FY 2027

Oct 29, 2026 | News & Updates, Public Comment, RFP

REQUESTS FOR COMMENT
Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Authorities
FY 2027 Schedule of Estimated Material and Labor Charges

The Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Authorities (BWCHA) are proposing revisions to the FY 2027
Schedule of Estimated Material and Labor Charges. The Schedule of Charges represents charges that
may be assessed for the cost of cleaning and/or repair and replacement of damaged items due to
neglect or abuse by the resident, a family member, or a guest of the resident. The anticipated
implementation date of this revised schedule is 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. The Schedule of Charges may be viewed on BWCHA’s
website: www.bellinghamhousing.org/about-us/public-comment/ or by request.

The public comment period will begin November 1st, 2026, and end on December 1st, 2026, at 12PM.
Comments must be emailed to publiccomment@bellinghamhousing.org by December 1st, 2026, at
12PM. Comments will be shared with BWCHA’s Board of Commissioners during the public hearing.

Bellingham/Whatcom County FY 2027 Utility Allowance and Public Housing Flat Rent Schedule

Aug 18, 2026 | News & Updates, Public Comment, RFP

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.

NOTICE OF WAITLIST OPENING

Jul 24, 2026 | News & Updates

NOTICE OF WAITLIST OPENING
The Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Authorities (BWCHA) will open the following waiting list to new pre-applications for targeted households at 10:00 AM on August 10th, 2026.

To see the specific waitlists that are opening, visit the following page https://bellinghamhousing.org/applicants/open-waitlist/

Request for Public Comment: FY 2026 – 2030 5-Year Action Plan for the Public Housing Capital Fund Grant Program

Jul 20, 2026 | News & Updates

The Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan is a comprehensive guide to the policies, programs,
operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals.

 

View the documents below by clicking the preview button or the download button.

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Bellingham, WA 98225

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Bellingham, WA 98227-9701

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Info@BellinghamHousing.org 

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Request for Public Comment – Agency Plans

Jul 20, 2026 | News & Updates, Public Comment

REQUESTS FOR COMMENT
Bellingham/Whatcom County FY 2027 Agency Plans

The Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Authorities (BWCHA) are proposing revisions to the FY 2027
PHA 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 and propose additional revisions
before they are reviewed and approved by the BWCHA Board of Commissioners. The plans may be viewed
on this page by clicking the preview button or by download.

The public comment period will begin July 20, 2026, and end on September 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

Resident Advisory meetings will be held on:
July 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM – Chuckanut Square, 1400 12ᵗʰ Street, Bellingham
July 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM – Washington Square, 2501 E Street, Bellingham
July 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM – Lincoln Square, 409 York Street, Bellingham
August 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM– Baycrest community room, 4660 Loft Lane, Blaine

A public hearing will be held at 1PM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at BWCHA’s Board Room, 321 N
Samish Way in Bellingham. The meeting may also be joined via Zoom using the call-in instructions
below.
Comments must be emailed to publiccomment@bellinghamhousing.org by September 4, 2026, at 12:00PM.

To Join the Meeting (Members of the Public)
Webinar ID: 868 2734 6793
Use the following link: https://bellinghamhousing-org.zoom.us/j/86827346793#success
(data rates may apply)
To Join via Phone:
(phone service provider rates may apply)
(253) 215-8782 (Tacoma); (206) 337-9723 (Seattle)
(669) 900-6833 (Portland); (971) 247-1195 (Phoenix); (346) 248-7799 (San Jose)