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State of Housing and Homelessness

Like many cities across the United States, Bellingham is facing housing challenges that are impacting children and adults. At least 742 people in Whatcom County are homeless on any given night. One in four of our local working families can’t afford their basic needs.

Through the voter-approved Bellingham Home Fund and other funding sources, the City of Bellingham is working hard to make progress toward solutions. Find more information about the current state of housing and homelessness below, as well as a summary of our work.

Infograph — Homelessness and housing sources and detailed data explanation (PDF)

Infograph — Income and housing sources and detailed data explanation (PDF)

Infograph — City of Bellingham action sources and detailed data explanation (PDF)

Francis Place and 22 North – Safe places where people like Dean can get support and rebuild a life for themselves.

Home Rehab Program – Myles gets some much-needed home repairs.

Villa Santa Fe – A family back together again thanks to Villa Santa Fe.

Eleanor Apartments – A brand new 80-unit building for low-income seniors in Downtown Bellingham.

Sources

“A Home for Everyone: Whatcom County Coalition to End Homelessness 2017 Annual Report,”
United Way’s ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed) Report
“The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Washington State 2017,”
The Bellingham Herald: “Sitting down? Get a load of this new median home price in Bellingham
City of Bellingham Action Plans