Housing Funding Support for Community Members

The programs on this page support qualifying households with a variety of housing costs. They are offered by the City of Bellingham, our partners, and others.

Home Improvement Support

Home Rehabilitation Loan Program

Our Home Rehabilitation Loan Program provides low-interest loans to low- and moderate-income households year round.

Weatherization and Home Repair

The Opportunity Council supports improvements to home energy efficiency, durability, indoor air quality and health and safety concerns.

Manufactured Home Repair

We partner with the Opportunity Council to assist homeowners with limited repairs that can address health and safety, durability issues, and energy efficiency measures. 

Utility Assistance and Other Housing Support

Opportunity Council Community Resource Center

The Community Resource Center is the first stop when you need help with housing, bills, food, or other basic needs.

City of Bellingham Reduced Utility Bill Rates

For qualifying households, reduced rates are available for water, sewer and storm water utilities provided by the City of Bellingham.

Opportunity Council Energy Assistance Program

Opportunity Council may be able to help with the cost of electricity, natural gas, propane or heating oil, wood pellets or fire logs.

Property Tax Exemptions

Whatcom County offers some tax exemption and relief programs to qualifying households.

PSE – Bill Discount Rate

Ongoing help on your monthly energy bill. Depending on your household income and household size.

Cascade Natural Gas Assistance

A bill payment assistance program for qualifying, low-income households.

Affordable Housing Support Agencies

See the agencies that support those looking for affordable housing in Bellingham.

City of Bellingham Home Share

A safer, easier way to rent your spare room. Home sharing supports people who want to share housing costs.

Looking for Shelter, Food or Hygiene Services?

Find shelter, food, hygiene, health and safety resources.

See a searchable list of support services.

The Whatcom Resource Information Collaborative maintains a searchable list of support services in Whatcom County.

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