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

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.

Request for Public Comment – Agency Plans

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)