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Provides referrals to housing and case management services in Whatcom County. Contact the Community Resource Center to be screened for homeless housing services.
Provides referrals to housing and case management services in Whatcom County. Contact the Community Resource Center to be screened for homeless housing services.
Categories
Long-Term Housing
Housing Vouchers
Short-Term Housing
Housing
Homeless
Program offering reduction in property taxes for eligible residents. Applicants must be seniors or disabled adults, own and occupy the property in question, and meet disposable income limits.
Program offering reduction in property taxes for eligible residents. Applicants must be seniors or disabled adults, own and occupy the property in question, and meet disposable income limits.
Categories
Help Pay for Utilities
Help Pay for Housing
Seniors
Disability
Disability Benefits
Emergency housing program that offers housing for minors, ages 13-17 years for up to 90 days. Emergency housing helps youth reprieve and recover from crises, access critical services, and begin to set future goals for safety and stability.
Emergency housing program that offers housing for minors, ages 13-17 years for up to 90 days. Emergency housing helps youth reprieve and recover from crises, access critical services, and begin to set future goals for safety and stability.
Categories
Near Homeless
Temporary Shelter
Homeless
Short-Term Housing
Emergency
Housing
Emergency Shelter
LGBTQ
Teens
The goal of foreclosure mediation is for homeowners to have an opportunity to discuss options as alternatives to foreclosure, to provide parties with the ability to review programs that could assist in continued payment of mortgages, to review documentation with their bank or lender, and as a last resort, to discuss opportunities and timelines for a “graceful exit” from their homes.
The goal of foreclosure mediation is for homeowners to have an opportunity to discuss options as alternatives to foreclosure, to provide parties with the ability to review programs that could assist in continued payment of mortgages, to review documentation with their bank or lender, and as a last resort, to discuss opportunities and timelines for a “graceful exit” from their homes.
Categories
Foreclosure Counseling
Home Owners
Housing Advice
Housing
Provides Washington landlords with an incentive and added security to work with tenants receiving rental assistance. The program offers up to $1,000 and up to fourteen days’ rent loss to the landlord in reimbursement for some potentially required move-in upgrades, and up to $5,000 in qualifying damages caused by a tenant during tenancy.
Provides Washington landlords with an incentive and added security to work with tenants receiving rental assistance. The program offers up to $1,000 and up to fourteen days’ rent loss to the landlord in reimbursement for some potentially required move-in upgrades, and up to $5,000 in qualifying damages caused by a tenant during tenancy.
Apartments designated for individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system and are otherwise homeless in Whatcom County. Referrals to this program are made through the Whatcom County Coordinated Entry program managed by Opportunity Council.
Apartments designated for individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system and are otherwise homeless in Whatcom County. Referrals to this program are made through the Whatcom County Coordinated Entry program managed by Opportunity Council.
Categories
Homeless
Criminal History
Housing
Long-Term Housing
A free series of classes designed to increase knowledge and skills in budgeting, credit, debt, landlord/tenant law and savings.
A free series of classes designed to increase knowledge and skills in budgeting, credit, debt, landlord/tenant law and savings.
Categories
Credit Counseling
Home Renters
Financial Education
Housing Advice
Cascade Arrearage Relief and Energy Savings (CARES) can reduce Cascade Natural Gas bills based on your income and household size. To apply for relief, complete the online form or contact your local Community Action Agency for assistance.
Cascade Arrearage Relief and Energy Savings (CARES) can reduce Cascade Natural Gas bills based on your income and household size. To apply for relief, complete the online form or contact your local Community Action Agency for assistance.
Categories
Low-Income
Housing
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Utilities
Money
If you own your manufactured or mobile home and live in a community that is closing in Washington State, you may be eligible for relocation assistance. Manufactured and mobile home relocation assistance is provided to eligible low-income households on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you own your manufactured or mobile home and live in a community that is closing in Washington State, you may be eligible for relocation assistance. Manufactured and mobile home relocation assistance is provided to eligible low-income households on a first-come, first-served basis.
Categories
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Housing
Housing
A one-year extended plan for residents who have completed and graduated from the six-month New Way Home Program. The resident moves into a subsidized apartment at New Way Ministries and pays reduced rent.
A one-year extended plan for residents who have completed and graduated from the six-month New Way Home Program. The resident moves into a subsidized apartment at New Way Ministries and pays reduced rent.
Categories
Short-Term Housing
Housing
Clean and sober housing for men.
Clean and sober housing for men.
Categories
Residential Treatment
Residential Housing
Housing
Substance Dependency
Addiction & Recovery
Men
Short-Term Housing
Sober Living
Provides subsidized housing for Native Americans. Lummi Tribal members are prioritized.
Provides subsidized housing for Native Americans. Lummi Tribal members are prioritized.
Categories
Housing
Housing
Help Pay for Housing
Help Find Housing
Provides housing and support services to those who have served in active military, naval or air service, and their families. The program aims to serve those who are at risk of homelessness or who are homeless.
Provides housing and support services to those who have served in active military, naval or air service, and their families. The program aims to serve those who are at risk of homelessness or who are homeless.
Categories
Housing
Homeless
Near Homeless
Veterans
Armed Forces
National Guard
Provides temporary cash assistance for families in need. Some families participate in the WorkFirst Program which helps participants find and keep jobs. Persons who are eligible may also qualify for Diversion Cash Assistance, which can help with living expenses when a family needs short term assistance and meets program requirements.
Provides temporary cash assistance for families in need. Some families participate in the WorkFirst Program which helps participants find and keep jobs. Persons who are eligible may also qualify for Diversion Cash Assistance, which can help with living expenses when a family needs short term assistance and meets program requirements.
Categories
Families
Government Benefits
Financial Assistance
Parents
Help Pay for Housing
Help Pay for Utilities
Money
The Bill Discount Rate program factors household income and size to potentially reduce your energy bill by 5%-45%. In most cases, no proof of income is needed to apply.
The Bill Discount Rate program factors household income and size to potentially reduce your energy bill by 5%-45%. In most cases, no proof of income is needed to apply.
Categories
Money
Housing
Help Pay for Utilities
Low-Income
Financial Assistance
Contact a specialist by phone for pre-purchase housing counseling, homebuyer education classes, down-payment assistance programs, and alternative homeownership models such as community land trusts and self-help homeownership.
Contact a specialist by phone for pre-purchase housing counseling, homebuyer education classes, down-payment assistance programs, and alternative homeownership models such as community land trusts and self-help homeownership.
Categories
Homebuyer Education
Housing Advice
Housing
Faith-based clean and sober housing for men.
Faith-based clean and sober housing for men.
Categories
Residential Housing
Residential Treatment
Substance Dependency
Housing
Addiction & Recovery
Spiritual Support
Men
Sober Living
Short-Term Housing
A specialty team that partners closely with many community partner agencies as part of a continuum of services, engaging clients seeking housing support who are either unenrolled from a health plan or seeking enrollment. The CORS Team aims to help clients access housing resources and other necessary services. They are reliable consultants regarding mental health, case management, and other community resources to clients and other local agencies within their service area. Services in this program include Care Coordination, Housing Referral and Support, and Outreach and Engagement.
A specialty team that partners closely with many community partner agencies as part of a continuum of services, engaging clients seeking housing support who are either unenrolled from a health plan or seeking enrollment. The CORS Team aims to help clients access housing resources and other necessary services. They are reliable consultants regarding mental health, case management, and other community resources to clients and other local agencies within their service area. Services in this program include Care Coordination, Housing Referral and Support, and Outreach and Engagement.
Categories
Peer Support
Care
Navigating the System
Case Management
Near Homeless
Homeless
Mental Health Care
Mental Illness
Housing
Peer Recovery Coaching
Substance Dependency
Addiction & Recovery
Connects people with community resources to help meet basic needs such as food and housing.
Connects people with community resources to help meet basic needs such as food and housing.
Categories
Food Benefits
Government Food Benefits
Near Homeless
Homeless
Help Find Housing
Housing
Navigating the System
Community Support Services
Tenants facing eviction can apply for free legal help from Northwest Justice Project and other local legal aid providers by calling the Eviction Defense line.
Tenants facing eviction can apply for free legal help from Northwest Justice Project and other local legal aid providers by calling the Eviction Defense line.
Categories
Housing Advice
Housing
Representation
Mediation
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Legal
Helping people who are in early recovery to learn to live a life of recovery. The program requires drug screening, behavior contracts and attendance of twelve step programs as well as other mandatory requirements. Contact Counseling Recovery Services operates two sober living houses: Art Bergh House for men and Helen House for women.
Helping people who are in early recovery to learn to live a life of recovery. The program requires drug screening, behavior contracts and attendance of twelve step programs as well as other mandatory requirements. Contact Counseling Recovery Services operates two sober living houses: Art Bergh House for men and Helen House for women.
Categories
Addiction & Recovery
Substance Dependency
Residential Housing
Residential Treatment
Housing
Short-Term Housing
Sober Living
This program is for young people, ages 18-24, who are moving out of unstable situations that resulted in them being temporarily homeless. This program offers lease support, housing financial assistance, deposit, and ongoing skill building in collaboration with Housing Case Managers.
Note: Rapid Rehousing is accessed through a main application process and is NOT first come, first served.
This program is for young people, ages 18-24, who are moving out of unstable situations that resulted in them being temporarily homeless. This program offers lease support, housing financial assistance, deposit, and ongoing skill building in collaboration with Housing Case Managers.
Note: Rapid Rehousing is accessed through a main application process and is NOT first come, first served.
Categories
Teens
Housing
Near Homeless
Help Pay for Housing
Homeless
Adults
Bellingham Housing Authority owns and manages properties that are rented to eligible households at a subsidized rate. This program can serve families, seniors, and those with disabilities. Households pay 30% of their income for rent.
Bellingham Housing Authority owns and manages properties that are rented to eligible households at a subsidized rate. This program can serve families, seniors, and those with disabilities. Households pay 30% of their income for rent.
Categories
Help Pay for Housing
Disability
Long-Term Housing
Families
Seniors
Public Housing
Housing Vouchers
Low-Income
Housing
Serves students experiencing homelessness. This program is designed to reduce isolation, maximize stability and maintain consistency for this population of children and youth. Contact the liaison in your school district for support.
Serves students experiencing homelessness. This program is designed to reduce isolation, maximize stability and maintain consistency for this population of children and youth. Contact the liaison in your school district for support.
Categories
Navigating the System
Homeless
Near Homeless
Community Support Services
Children
Families
Housing
Provides rental assistance, related housing costs, and case management to young adults, ages 18-24, who have been a dependent of the state or federally recognized tribal foster care system prior to age 18. Eligible participants must be living in Skagit, Snohomish, or Whatcom county, and must not exceed very low income limits for their county.
Provides rental assistance, related housing costs, and case management to young adults, ages 18-24, who have been a dependent of the state or federally recognized tribal foster care system prior to age 18. Eligible participants must be living in Skagit, Snohomish, or Whatcom county, and must not exceed very low income limits for their county.
Categories
Help Pay for Housing
Housing
Foster Youth