Request for Public Comment – Utility & Flat Rent

Bellingham & Whatcom County FY 2024 Utility Allowance and Public Housing Flat Rent Schedule

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 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 plans may be viewed below or by request.

The public comment period will begin September 5, 2023, and end on October 6, 2023, at 12:00 PM.

Participants wishing to comment will need to do so in writing, no later than October 6th, 2023, at 12:00PM.  Public comments must be emailed by clicking here.  Comments will be shared with BWCHA’s Board of Commissioners.

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 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. Draft plans are available below or by request.

The public comment period will begin August 19, 2023, and end on October 13, 2023, at 12:00 PM.

 

Resident Advisory Meetings will be held on:

September 11, 2023 at 2:30 PM – Chuckanut Square, 1400 12th Street, Bellingham

September 12, 2023 at 2:30 PM – Washington Square, 2501 E Street, Bellingham

September 13, 2023 at 2:30 PM – Lincoln Square, 409 York Street, Bellingham

September 13, 2023 at 4:00 PM- Baycrest community room, 4660 Loft Lane, Blaine

 

A public hearing will be held at 1PM on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at BWCHA’s office at 333 N Samish Way in Bellingham. The meeting may also be joined via Zoom using the call-in instructions below.

Comments must be emailed by clicking here by October 13, 2023, at 12:00PM.

 

To Join the Meeting via Smart Phone or Computer
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https://bellinghamhousing-org.zoom.us/j/86827346793

 To Join via Phone:
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Webinar ID: 868 2734 6793

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