Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bellingham, WA
There are 57 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bellingham with roughly 3,308 assisted units — including 27 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 52 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $327 to $549 per month. Median reported wait: about 28 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Bellingham
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bellingham
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Square Public Housing | 396 | $365 | 20 mo |
| Regency Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 228 | — | — |
| Cascade Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 216 | — | — |
| Woodrose Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 197 | — | — |
| Evergreen Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 145 | — | — |
| Pacific Rim Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Texas Meadows Public Housing | 108 | $549 | 36 mo |
| Meadows, the LIHTC | 101 | — | — |
| Bakerview Redevelopment LIHTC | 94 | — | — |
| Vintage at Bellingham LIHTC | 94 | — | — |
| Northbrook Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Mount Baker Apartments LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Millworks Family Housing LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Eleanor Apartments LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Trailview LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Samish Way Redevelopment LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Varsity Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | $439 | — |
| Laurel and Forest LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Samish Way Senior Housing Lllp LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Laurel Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Meadow Wood Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Sterling Meadows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Walton Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Villa Santa Fe LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Samish Way Family Housing Lllp LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Deer Run Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Francis Place LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| 22 North LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Kateri Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Walton Place Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Birchwood Manor PB Section 8 | 38 | $342 | — |
| Catherine May Apts PB Section 8 | 38 | $327 | — |
| Sunset Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Washington Grocery Building LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Meadow Wood Townhomes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Prince Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Heather Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lummi Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Orleans Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Laube Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Oakland Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Sterling Senior §202 Senior | 20 | $398 | — |
| Harborview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Willow Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Heather Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Lenora & Douglas LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 1710 Texas St Project LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 1720 Texas St Project LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 1730 Texas St Project LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 1740 Texas St Project LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 2130 Texas St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 2150 Texas St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 2316 Valencia St LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 2320 Valencia St Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 2324 Valencia St Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 2328 Valencia St Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Puget Street LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bellingham (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 228 | — | — |
| Cascade Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 216 | — | — |
| Woodrose Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 197 | — | — |
| Evergreen Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 145 | — | — |
| Pacific Rim Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Northbrook Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Varsity Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | $439 | — |
| Laurel Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Meadow Wood Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Sterling Meadows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Walton Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Deer Run Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Kateri Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Walton Place Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Birchwood Manor PB Section 8 | 38 | $342 | — |
Public housing developments in Bellingham
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Square Public Housing | 396 | $365 | 20 mo |
| Texas Meadows Public Housing | 108 | $549 | 36 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bellingham
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows, the LIHTC | 101 | — | — |
| Bakerview Redevelopment LIHTC | 94 | — | — |
| Vintage at Bellingham LIHTC | 94 | — | — |
| Mount Baker Apartments LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Millworks Family Housing LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Eleanor Apartments LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Trailview LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Samish Way Redevelopment LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Laurel and Forest LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Samish Way Senior Housing Lllp LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Villa Santa Fe LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Samish Way Family Housing Lllp LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Francis Place LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| 22 North LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Washington Grocery Building LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Whatcom County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Whatcom County: studio $1,463, 1-BR $1,493, 2-BR $1,794, 3-BR $2,495, 4-BR $3,010.
Full FMR table for Whatcom County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bellingham
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Blaine, WA
- Deming, WA
- Ferndale, WA
- Seattle, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Everett, WA
- Vancouver, WA
- Lynnwood, WA
- Kent, WA
- Auburn, WA
- Federal Way, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.