Housing programs for individuals and families experiencing unsheltered homelessness, including short-term and permanent housing options. Apply through the Community Resource Center.

Mediation, conflict coaching, and phone conciliation services for community members facing housing-related conflict who wish to resolve disputes, improve communication, increase understanding, successfully negotiate payment or re-payment plans, discuss deposits and move out timelines, address lease agreements and other related issues, and move forward with creative solutions determined by the parties. Housing Stability services are free. *Para información en español marque al (360) 676-0122 extensión 114 o mande un mensaje a [email protected]

Provides rental assistance, related housing costs, and case management to young adults, ages 18-24, who have been a dependent of the state or federally recognized tribal foster care system prior to age 18.

Clean and sober housing for men.

Additional housing or utility cash benefit for individuals and families already in the TANF or SFA programs. Program intent is to keep people in housing, prevent utility disconnection, or get clients into housing.

Assisted Living Facilities provide 24/7 staff supervision to clients experiencing severe and persistent mental illness in a residential treatment setting. Residential treatment offers a safe location for Clients to receive mental health treatment in a community-like setting.

Provides Washington landlords with an incentive and added security to work with tenants receiving rental assistance. The program offers up to $1,000 and up to fourteen days’ rent loss to the landlord in reimbursement for some potentially required move-in upgrades, and up to $5,000 in qualifying damages caused by a tenant during tenancy.

Homeowners facing foreclosure can contact a specialist by phone for help understanding their rights, accessing resources and tools, and connecting to advocates that provide hands on help.

14-bed supportive sober housing program for men. Next-step or bridge housing between structured treatment and independent living, with peer support and accountability.

Serves students experiencing homelessness. This program is designed to reduce isolation, maximize stability and maintain consistency for this population of children and youth. Contact the liaison in your school district for support.

People experiencing homelessness can receive services including short-term case management, connection to resources, and some basic needs. Check in for schedule details.

Eligible foster youth receive up to 36 months of rental assistance, with the possibility of a 24-month extension under the Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities (FSHO) amendments. Participants work alongside a housing support specialist to receive individualized services, aiding them in achieving self-sufficiency, addressing not just their immediate housing needs but also their long-term stability and independence.

Provides housing and support services to those who have served in active military, naval or air service, and their families. The program aims to serve those who are at risk of homelessness or who are homeless.

Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Offers free pre-purchase homebuyer education and financial counseling to anyone in the community.

A resource library for the Washington Homeownership Resource Center. Includes resources for Seniors, Veterans, people with a disability, Black homeowners, and renters.

Serving families, seniors, and those with disabilities. Units are offered based on availability. Households generally pay 30% of their income for rent. Each property has its own application process; visit the Applicant Portals page to begin the application process.

Temporary housing locations intended to provide a safe and stable place for homeless individuals to live while they actively seek permanent housing. This includes shared areas/resources for showers, laundry, kitchen/cooking, internet access, bathroom/porta-potty, and basic furnishings.

Provides access to essential needs items and potential rental assistance for low-income individuals who are unable to work for at least 90 days due to a physical and/or mental incapacity.

Cascade Arrearage Relief and Energy Savings or CARES can reduce Cascade Natural Gas bills based on your income and household size. To apply for relief, complete the online form or contact your local Community Action Agency for assistance.

Faith-based clean and sober housing for men.

The Arc of Whatcom County is partnering with partners4housing to provide free Residential Assessment (RA) to local families.

See website for homeowner loan eligibility criteria and application. If eligible, with a CLT loan, there are no mortgage insurance payments, no balloon payments, no short terms, no fluctuating interest rates–only 30-year fixed-rate conventional mortgages.

The goal of foreclosure mediation is for homeowners to have an opportunity to discuss options as alternatives to foreclosure, to provide parties with the ability to review programs that could assist in continued payment of mortgages, to review documentation with their bank or lender, and as a last resort, to discuss opportunities and timelines for a “graceful exit” from their homes.

Program that provides fixed low-interest loans to very-low income homeowners to repair or modernize their homes, or grants to elderly very-low income homeowners to remove health hazards.

A short-term housing program for homeless young adults (single, couples, or parenting) ages 18-24 to work on tenancy skills and housing qualifications. Northwest Youth Services supports youth with: An apartment for up to 18 months, help to find a job, access to health/support services, opening a savings account to save for long term housing.