Stable housing is the foundation upon which people build and improve their lives.

The Human Services Housing Program provides opportunities in the community to create safe affordable housing. Together with public and private partners and with Whatcom County Coalition to End Homelessness, we work to reduce and ultimately end homelessness in our community.

The Housing Program manages state and federal contracts and local recording surcharge funds designated for affordable and homeless housing.  Our office does not provide direct housing assistance or services, however, we maintain a strong relationship with local providers within Whatcom County.
  

Services

The work of the Housing Program:
 

• Facilitates community-wide planning, participates in regional planning
• Awards funds to organizations that directly assist people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless with housing and services
• Updates and oversees implementation of the Plan to End Homelessness
• Conducts annual Point in Time Count of homeless people
• Acts as liaison to Department of Commerce
• Represents the community as Continuum of Care lead
• Provides housing and service related advocacy on behalf of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness

 

Performance Measures

Contracted housing partners receiving Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) funding through Whatcom County Health Department. Please access updated CHG Mandatory Performance Measures from the Washington State Department of Commerce specific to Whatcom County using the link below:

CHG Performance Measures (Whatcom County)

Department of Commerce Housing Website

Whatcom County Case Management Report Template

Whatcom County Emeregency Shelter and Transitional Housing Report Template

Whatcom County Permanent Supportive Housing Report Template

 

Housing Resources

If you're looking for a place to rent, click HERE for a list of local housing to try.  The Housing Search NW website also offers online listings for affordable housing in Whatcom County. If you are at risk of becoming homeless, please contact the Whatcom Homeless Service Center to learn more about available resources.