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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.
People experiencing homelessness can receive services including short-term and housing case management services, help establishing a primary care home, referrals to community resources, and basic needs such as water, snacks, socks, and hygiene kits.

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Help Find Housing
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Clean and sober housing for women.

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Sober Living
Women
Substance Abuse Counseling
Addiction & Recovery
Housing
Residential Housing
Residential Treatment
Short-Term Housing
A one-year extended plan for residents who have completed and graduated from the six-month New Way Home Program. The resident moves into a subsidized apartment at New Way Ministries and pays reduced rent.
Low-interest loans for the rehabilitation of residences occupied by owner households with incomes at or below 80% of the median income of Whatcom County. Additional services include inspection to determine needed repairs, assistance in construction oversight, referrals to other agencies for social services beneficial to low- and moderate-income households, and more.
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.
Program offering reduction in property taxes for eligible residents. Applicants must be seniors or disabled adults, own and occupy the property in question, and meet disposable income limits.

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Help Pay for Utilities
Help Pay for Housing
Seniors
Disability
Disability Benefits
Contact a specialist by phone for pre-purchase housing counseling, homebuyer education classes, down-payment assistance programs, and alternative homeownership models such as community land trusts and self-help homeownership.

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Homebuyer Education
Housing Advice
Housing
Emergency housing program that offers housing for minors, ages 13-17 years for up to 90 days. Emergency housing helps youth reprieve and recover from crises, access critical services, and begin to set future goals for safety and stability.

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Near Homeless
Temporary Shelter
Homeless
Short-Term Housing
Emergency
Housing
Emergency Shelter
LGBTQ
Teens
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.
Housing programs for individuals and families experiencing unsheltered homelessness, including short-term and permanent housing options. Apply through the Community Resource Center.

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Homeless
Housing
Help Find Housing
Long-Term Housing
Short-Term Housing
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.
Cascade Arrearage Relief and Energy Savings (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.

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Low-Income
Housing
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Utilities
Money
If you own your manufactured or mobile home and live in a community that is closing in Washington State, you may be eligible for relocation assistance. Manufactured and mobile home relocation assistance is provided to eligible low-income households on a first-come, first-served basis.
Provides subsidized housing for Native Americans. Lummi Tribal members are prioritized.

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Housing
Housing
Help Pay for Housing
Help Find Housing
Provides temporary cash assistance for families in need. Some families participate in the WorkFirst Program which helps participants find and keep jobs. Persons who are eligible may also qualify for Diversion Cash Assistance, which can help with living expenses when a family needs short term assistance and meets program requirements.

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Families
Government Benefits
Financial Assistance
Parents
Help Pay for Housing
Help Pay for Utilities
Money
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.

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Families
Homeless
Community Support Services
Navigating the System
Housing
Near Homeless
Children
The Bill Discount Rate program factors household income and size to potentially reduce your energy bill by 5%-45%. In most cases, no proof of income is needed to apply.

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Money
Housing
Help Pay for Utilities
Low-Income
Financial Assistance
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.
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.

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Families
Navigating the System
Children
Near Homeless
Homeless
Housing
Community Support Services
Faith-based clean and sober housing for men.

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Residential Housing
Residential Treatment
Substance Dependency
Housing
Addiction & Recovery
Spiritual Support
Men
Sober Living
Short-Term Housing
A specialty team that partners closely with many community partner agencies as part of a continuum of services, engaging clients seeking housing support who are either unenrolled from a health plan or seeking enrollment. The CORS Team aims to help clients access housing resources and other necessary services. They are reliable consultants regarding mental health, case management, and other community resources to clients and other local agencies within their service area. Services in this program include Care Coordination, Housing Referral and Support, and Outreach and Engagement.

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Peer Support
Care
Navigating the System
Case Management
Near Homeless
Homeless
Mental Health Care
Mental Illness
Housing
Peer Recovery Coaching
Substance Dependency
Addiction & Recovery
A wellness and strength based advocacy program for Nooksack community members who have suffered domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or elder abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or elder abuse contact the 24-hour phone line.

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Physical Safety
Immediate Safety
In Danger
Sexual Assault Survivors
Abuse or Neglect Survivors
Help Escape Violence
Safe Housing
Support Network
Domestic Violence Survivors
In Crisis
Support Groups
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Tenants facing eviction can apply for free legal help from Northwest Justice Project and other local legal aid providers by calling the Eviction Defense line.

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Housing Advice
Housing
Representation
Mediation
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Legal
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.

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Housing
Community Support Services
Homeless
Near Homeless
Children
Families
Navigating the System

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