Service Changes
Beginning July 1, 2021, our offices will reopen to the public for Environmental Health services only by appointment at our Girard Street location. Our facilities at State Street will remain closed to the public.
To make an appointment, call (360) 778-6000 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. To speak with a public health nurse, call (360) 778-6100.
We will still follow all COVID-19 safety protocols and guidance from the state Department of Health. Unvaccinated individuals are expected to keep wearing masks when doing business in county buildings. If you're unvaccinated and don't bring a mask with you, we will provide one for you.
Walk-in services will become available weekdays from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. beginning September 7, 2021. We are continuing to provide most services online, or by phone and email.
I want to:
Find information about COVID-19 vaccination in Whatcom County.
Find information about COVID-19 testing in Whatcom County.
Register for testing through our COVID-19 testing program.
- Online at TestDirectly.com. Use the TestDirectly How-To (PDF) for a user guide.
- By phone at 360-778-6075. Phone lines are open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Interpretation services for languages other than English are available by phone.
Submit an application for a permit.
- Food
- Septic
- Water
- We accept applications and correspondence about permits by mail or through our mail slot at 509 Girard Street (located near the bike rack in our parking lot off Grand Ave.).
- All payment receipts will be sent by email.
File a complaint.
Get child immunizations.