Whatcom County Affordable Housing Availability

As of December, 2024, there are 63 Affordable Housing units currently available in Whatcom County. There are 2 local Housing Authorities serving Whatcom County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING WHATCOM COUNTY

Housing Authority of Whatcom County

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 63 Units Available in the Housing Authority of Whatcom County. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of Whatcom County Serves the Bellingham, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 63 Units Available in the Housing Authority of Whatcom County. These Low-income ...

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Housing Authority City of Bellingham

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 2398 Units Available in the Housing Authority City of Bellingham. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority City of Bellingham Serves the Bellingham, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 2398 Units Available in the Housing Authority City of Bellingham. These Low-inco...

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Fair Market Rent

The Housing Authority City of Bellingham will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Whatcom County, WA Fair Market Rent:

Studio

$1,254

1 Bedroom

$1,306

2 Bedrooms

$1,571

3 Bedrooms

$2,214

4 Bedrooms

$2,666

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Whatcom County for 2024.

Whatcom County, WA Income Limit:

1 Person

$64,900

2 Persons

$74,200

3 Persons

$83,450

4 Persons

$92,700

5 Persons

$100,150