The Birches-baycrest Public Housing Blaine, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Birches-baycrest is a Public Housing community in Blaine, WA with 63 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $743/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 54 months.
63
total units
100%
occupancy
$743
avg resident rent
54 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1111 Mary Ave, Blaine, WA 98230 Map → |
| Average household income | $33,378/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,674/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 54% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 78% |
How to apply at The Birches-baycrest
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 1111 Mary Ave, Blaine; 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 (~$743/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Birches-baycrest 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 The Birches-baycrest?
Residents report average rents near $743/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 The Birches-baycrest?
Contact the management office at 1111 Mary Ave in Blaine. 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.