The City of Bellingham has Code Enforcement Officers who work with property owners to protect the character of the City through the enforcement of codes relating to the general condition of residential and commercial property and buildings. The officers are responsible for ensuring the more than 24,000 properties within the City are in compliance with the Bellingham Municipal Code (BMC) and are placed within the Police Department, Planning and Community Development, and Public Works.
The Bellingham Police Department Code Enforcement Officers enforce a variety of codes relating to buildings and construction, land use, environment, business license and registration, parks, streets and sidewalks, and public nuisances. This work is accomplished through a complaint-based system, where the officer responds to complaints from citizens and other City departments. After receiving a complaint, the officer will perform an investigation and determine if a violation has occurred. The officers strive to gain compliance through notification and education. Formal enforcement action is only taken when necessary to gain compliance.
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