Bellingham Housing Authority
Whatcom County -208 Unity Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225
Bellingham Housing Authority
Section 8 Wait List in Bellingham, WA
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Public Housing Wait List in Bellingham, WA
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(360)676-6887
Program Types
Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
Bellingham Housing Authority Program Summary
Bellingham Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Bellingham Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Bellingham Housing Authority administered a total of 815 Section 8 Vouchers. Bellingham Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Bellingham Housing Authority is located at 208 Unity Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225 and serves the city of Bellingham. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Bellingham Housing Authority at, (360)676-6887 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Communities
815
Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
528
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
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Total Number of Administered Public Housing Units
Income Limits for Whatcom, WA
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Whatcom County, WA:
$86,300
Median Income Limits of Whatcom County, WA
Income Limits for Whatcom, WA
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Whatcom County, WA:
$86,300
Median Income Limits of Whatcom County, WA
| Persons in Family | 80%Low Income Limit  | 50%Low Income Limit | 30%Low Income Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $47,800 | $29,900 | $17,950 |
| 2 Person | $54,600 | $34,150 | $20,500 |
| 3 Person | $61,450 | $38,400 | $23,050 |
| 4 Person | $68,250 | $42,650 | $26,200 |
| 5 Person | $73,750 | $46,100 | $30,680 |
Know More About The Fair Market Rents in Bellingham, WA
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Whatcom County, WA:
Efficiency
$659
One-Bedroom
$747
Two-Bedroom
$968
Three-Bedroom
$1,409
Four-Bedroom
$1,706
Efficiency
$659
One-Bedroom
$747
Two-Bedroom
$968
Three-Bedroom
$1,409
Four-Bedroom
$1,706
Bellingham Housing Authority Location in WA
Whatcom County -208 Unity Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225
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Housing Authorities near Bellingham, WA
| Agency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Whatcom County Housing AuthorityBellingham, WA - 0 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Housing Authority of the City of Anacortes (AHA)Anacortes, WA - 17.48 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Sedro Woolley Housing Authority (SWHA)Sedro Woolley, WA - 20.66 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Housing Authority of Skagit CountyBurlington, WA - 21.78 Miles | 59 | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Housing Authority of Island CountyCoupeville, WA - 38.21 Miles | 20 | N/A | Closed | Contact |
 Housing Authority of Jefferson County (HAJC)Port Townsend, WA - 44.78 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
Anacortes, WA
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Port Townsend, WA
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Local Information for Bellingham, WA
Bellingham is the largest city and the county seat of Whatcom County in Washington. It is the state's 13th largest city. Bellingham is known for having easy access to outdoor destinations in the San Juan Islands and North Cascades. The city was named after Sir William Bellingham, the controller of the storekeeper's account of the Royal Navy.
The city of Bellingham is served by many academic institutions, including the Western Washington University, Bellingham Technical College, and Whatcom Community College, to name a few. Bellingham is host to a number of athletic events such as the Ski to Sea Relay Race, The Bellingham Bay Marathon, and the Bellingham Games.
Tourists interested to learn more about history and art are sure to find interesting displays at the Whatcom Museum and the Bellingham Railway Museum.
Bellingham is a fast growing city - along with athletic events and festivals and areas to explore the outdoors, this city has something for everyone to enjoy.
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Population
208,351Persons per household
2.5Persons per household structure
25%Homeownership Rate
63.0%Housing Units
91,392Yearly Income per Person
$26,530Median Household Income
$51,939
