Housing authoritiesWAHA Of Whatcom County
HA Of Whatcom County
HA Of Whatcom County is based in Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA and administers 63 public housing units.
HUD PHA code WA041. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 63. Occupancy: 100%. ZIP codes served: 18.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers (Bellingham and Whatcom County).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,463 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,493 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,794 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,495 |
| 4 bedroom | $3,010 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (apartment), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity (Electric) | $158 | $194 |
| Natural Gas (Natural Gas) | $30 | $31 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Opening soon | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from HA Of Whatcom County
- BELLINGHAM & WHATCOM COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITIES NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSThe Bellingham and Whatcom County Housing Authorities have announced a potential quorum of their Board of Commissioners.
- Request for Public Comment – Schedule of Charges for FY 2027The Whatcom County Housing Authority is seeking public input on the proposed fee structure for the fiscal year 2027.
- Bellingham/Whatcom County FY 2027 Utility Allowance and Public Housing Flat Rent ScheduleThis announcement details the utility allowance and flat rent schedule for public housing in Bellingham/Whatcom County for the fiscal year 2027.
- NOTICE OF WAITLIST OPENINGThis is a notice that the waitlist for housing assistance is now open.
- Request for Public Comment: FY 2026 – 2030 5-Year Action Plan for the Public Housing Capital Fund Grant ProgramThe Housing Authority is seeking public input on its five-year action plan for the Public Housing Capital Fund Grant Program, covering fiscal years 2026-2030.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98220 | $1,320 | $1,350 | $1,620 | $2,250 | $2,710 |
| 98225 | $1,530 | $1,570 | $1,920 | $2,610 | $3,210 |
| 98226 | $1,470 | $1,510 | $1,850 | $2,520 | $3,090 |
| 98229 | $1,560 | $1,600 | $1,960 | $2,660 | $3,270 |
| 98230 | $1,430 | $1,470 | $1,800 | $2,450 | $3,010 |
| 98237 | $1,320 | $1,350 | $1,620 | $2,250 | $2,710 |
| 98240 | $1,440 | $1,480 | $1,810 | $2,470 | $3,030 |
| 98244 | $1,320 | $1,350 | $1,620 | $2,250 | $2,710 |
| 98247 | $1,500 | $1,540 | $1,890 | $2,570 | $3,160 |
| 98248 | $1,420 | $1,460 | $1,790 | $2,430 | $2,990 |
| 98262 | $1,350 | $1,480 | $1,940 | $2,690 | $3,000 |
| 98264 | $1,590 | $1,630 | $2,000 | $2,720 | $3,340 |
| 98266 | $1,320 | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,250 | $2,760 |
| 98276 | $1,610 | $1,660 | $2,030 | $2,760 | $3,390 |
| 98281 | $1,320 | $1,350 | $1,620 | $2,250 | $2,710 |
| 98283 | $1,320 | $1,350 | $1,620 | $2,250 | $2,710 |
| 98284 | $1,320 | $1,350 | $1,700 | $2,350 | $2,710 |
| 98295 | $1,320 | $1,350 | $1,620 | $2,250 | $2,710 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
HA Of Whatcom County
333 N Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 676-6887
Official website: bellinghamhousing.org
Email updates
About HA Of Whatcom County
Overview
The HA of Whatcom County operates 63 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. The authority serves 63 households with a 100% occupancy rate. Its program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the county.
Scale and standing
The HA of Whatcom County is one of two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It ranks second among these authorities by the number of public housing units. In comparison, the Housing Authority City of Bellingham administers 1,976 Section 8 vouchers, highlighting the different focus areas of the two agencies.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Whatcom County ranges from $1,480 to $1,980, with an average of $1,729. This is slightly below the state average of $1,771. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 98276 at $1,980, while the lowest is in ZIP code 98281 at $1,480.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority City of BellinghamBellingham, WA, 1,976 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.