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Public housing agency · Bellingham, WA

Housing Authority City of Bellingham

Housing Authority City of Bellingham manages public housing and Section 8 vouchers in Bellingham, WA (Whatcom County). The office is at 333 N Samish Way, and the phone number HUD lists is (360) 676-6887.

Call (360) 676-6887 Do I qualify? How to apply

Contact Housing Authority City of Bellingham

  • Phone(360) 676-6887
  • Fax(360) 676-7696
  • Address333 N Samish Way
    Bellingham, WA 98225
  • CountyWhatcom County
  • ProgramsPublic housing and Section 8 vouchers
  • HUD codeWA025

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Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at Housing Authority City of Bellingham

504public housing units499 occupied (99%)
1,986Section 8 vouchers1,745 in use (88%)
1,000–4,999HUD size category (units)

Housing Authority City of Bellingham runs both programs: its own public housing apartments and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for private rentals. They usually have separate waiting lists, so ask to be placed on both if you qualify.

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS).

Income limits for Housing Authority City of Bellingham

HUD sets the income limits for Whatcom County, WA based on the Bellingham, WA MSA figures. Section 8 eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Whatcom County, WA.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$25,050$41,700$66,750
2 people$28,600$47,700$76,300
3 people$32,200$53,650$85,850
4 people$35,750$59,600$95,350
5 people$38,680$64,400$103,000
6 people$44,360$69,150$110,650

HUD FY2026 income limits for Bellingham, WA MSA. Area median family income: $123,300. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Bellingham

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Bellingham, WA MSA. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$1,489
1 bedroom$1,529
2 bedrooms$1,872
3 bedrooms$2,545
4 bedrooms$3,129

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask Housing Authority City of Bellingham for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at Housing Authority City of Bellingham

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (360) 676-6887. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for each program you want (public housing and Section 8).
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only Housing Authority City of Bellingham can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Bellingham

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

HA Of Whatcom CountyBellingham, WA · 0 mi · Public housingHA City of AnacortesAnacortes, WA · 16.7 mi · Public housingHA City of Sedro WoolleySedro Woolley, WA · 19.7 mi · Public housingHousing Authority of Skagit CountyBurlington, WA · 20.8 mi · Section 8HA Of Island CountyCoupeville, WA · 37.4 mi · Public housing and Section 8Housing Authority of the City of EverettEverett, WA · 54.1 mi · Section 8

All 32 housing authorities in Washington

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of Housing Authority City of Bellingham?

(360) 676-6887. Fax: (360) 676-7696. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Housing Authority City of Bellingham located?

333 N Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98225, in Whatcom County.

Does Housing Authority City of Bellingham offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 1,986 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 1,745 of them in use.

What are the income limits for Housing Authority City of Bellingham?

In Whatcom County, WA, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $41,700 for one person and $59,600 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $95,350 for a family of four.

Is the Housing Authority City of Bellingham waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (360) 676-6887 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with Housing Authority City of Bellingham or HUD.