Lincoln Square Public Housing Bellingham, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lincoln Square is a Public Housing community in Bellingham, WA with 396 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $365/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
396
total units
100%
occupancy
$365
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 409 York St, Bellingham, WA 98225 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,439/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,485/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Lincoln Square
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 409 York St, Bellingham; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$365/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Baker Apartments LIHTC | Bellingham | 0.8 km |
| Laurel Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bellingham | 0.8 km |
| Francis Place LIHTC | Bellingham | 0.8 km |
| 22 North LIHTC | Bellingham | 0.8 km |
| Kateri Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bellingham | 0.8 km |
| Sunset Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bellingham | 0.8 km |
| Washington Grocery Building LIHTC | Bellingham | 0.8 km |
| Laube Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bellingham | 0.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lincoln Square have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Lincoln Square?
Residents report average rents near $365/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Lincoln Square?
Contact the management office at 409 York St in Bellingham. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.