Varsity Village LIHTCPB Section 8 Bellingham, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Varsity Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bellingham, WA with 68 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $439/month on average.
68
total units
93%
occupancy
$439
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2440 McKenzie Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,339/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,921/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 36% |
How to apply at Varsity Village
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 2440 McKenzie Ave, 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 (~$439/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lenora & Douglas LIHTC | Bellingham | 0.8 km |
| Laurel and Forest LIHTC | Bellingham | 2.2 km |
| Samish Way Redevelopment LIHTC | Bellingham | 2.4 km |
| Samish Way Senior Housing Lllp LIHTC | Bellingham | 2.4 km |
| Samish Way Family Housing Lllp LIHTC | Bellingham | 2.4 km |
| Catherine May Apts PB Section 8 | Bellingham | 2.4 km |
| Mount Baker Apartments LIHTC | Bellingham | 3.3 km |
| Laurel Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bellingham | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Bellingham
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Varsity Village have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Varsity Village?
Residents report average rents near $439/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 Varsity Village?
Contact the management office at 2440 McKenzie Ave 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.