Housing Support, Shelter, and Human Services

Housing Laws, Rental Registration and Tenant and Landlord Resources

Learn about rental registration and safety inspection requirements, Fair Housing Laws, and other rental regulations. Find tenant and landlord support and resources, and low-income housing search support.

Shelter, Food, Hygiene and Other Human Services

Find housing, shelter, food, hygiene, health and safety resources. See how you can get involved.

Funding Support for Affordable Housing Programs, Homeowners and Renters

Get information about the Home Rehabilitation Loan Program, opportunities to partner with the City and receive funding, and housing funding support options.

How We’re Addressing Housing Needs

See affordable housing projects, who we serve, and homelessness prevention funding strategies and statistics.

Housing Program Guides, Plans and Reports

Learn more about the City’s housing action plan, performance reports, and statistics.

Housing FAQs

Find answers to common questions about housing issues in Bellingham.

Housing and Human Services News

New low-income housing development incentive

September 17, 2026

The incentive reduces regulatory barriers and streamlines permit approvals for qualifying low-income housing projects.

Comment on affordable housing priorities by Sept. 15

September 11, 2026

Comment now on our report that shows how spending aligns with goals for affordable housing and shelter, first-time homebuyers, community facilities, human and social services, and other housing services.

City to build third tiny home village

July 20, 2026

The new Division Street community will be run by HomesNOW!

Inside Bellingham: July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

Affordable housing, Free First Friday, holiday closures, lifeguards at Bloedel Donovan, and more: A news roundup from the City of Bellingham

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Contact Us

Do you have questions or want more information? Contact the Planning and Community Development Department.

Looking for a safer, easier way to rent a spare room?

The City of Bellingham is offering a new Home Sharing Program that helps connect homeowners with extra bedrooms in their homes with good-fit renters, providing much needed long-term housing options to the community in exchange for rent and, sometimes, chores.