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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.
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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Help Pay for Utilities
Low-Income
Financial Assistance
Provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to people age 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications.
Provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to people age 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications.
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Disability Benefits
Low-Income
Money
Government Benefits
All Disabilities
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.
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.
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Maintenance & Repairs
Home Owners
Housing
Loans
Low-Income
Reduced rates for utilities provided by Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District including water and sewer, available for low-income seniors and disabled adults exempt from Whatcom County property taxes.
Reduced rates for utilities provided by Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District including water and sewer, available for low-income seniors and disabled adults exempt from Whatcom County property taxes.
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Help Pay for Utilities
All Disabilities
Disability Benefits
Seniors (55+ years old)
Low-Income
The Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) is a rent subsidy program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the Bellingham Housing Authority (BHA). This voucher based program is designed to assist lower income families, disabled individuals, and the elderly to find well-maintained housing in the private market in a location of their choosing, at a price they can afford.
The Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) is a rent subsidy program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the Bellingham Housing Authority (BHA). This voucher based program is designed to assist lower income families, disabled individuals, and the elderly to find well-maintained housing in the private market in a location of their choosing, at a price they can afford.
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All Disabilities
Individuals
Housing
Low-Income
Help Pay for Housing
Long-Term Housing
Housing Vouchers
Families
Seniors (55+ years old)
Provides assistance to help low-income households build their own homes. Apply online to be added to the waitlist (currently about 3.5 years wait time).
Provides assistance to help low-income households build their own homes. Apply online to be added to the waitlist (currently about 3.5 years wait time).
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Long-Term Housing
Low-Income
Housing
A low-cost spay and neuter program for income-eligible applicants. If you are interested in having your companion animal spayed or neutered, please download the SNAP application online and email completed application to [email protected].
A low-cost spay and neuter program for income-eligible applicants. If you are interested in having your companion animal spayed or neutered, please download the SNAP application online and email completed application to [email protected].
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Low-Income
Animal Welfare
The HELP program provides assistance for residential customers to help pay Puget Sound Energy bills. If qualifying, your account is credited to aid in bill pay.
The HELP program provides assistance for residential customers to help pay Puget Sound Energy bills. If qualifying, your account is credited to aid in bill pay.
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Low-Income
Help Pay for Utilities
Financial Assistance
Bellingham Housing Authority owns and manages properties that are rented to eligible households at a subsidized rate. This program can serve families, seniors, and those with disabilities. Households pay 30% of their income for rent.
Bellingham Housing Authority owns and manages properties that are rented to eligible households at a subsidized rate. This program can serve families, seniors, and those with disabilities. Households pay 30% of their income for rent.
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Housing Vouchers
Seniors (55+ years old)
Long-Term Housing
Help Pay for Housing
Families
Low-Income
Housing
All Disabilities
Public Housing
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.
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.
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All Disabilities
Families
Housing Vouchers
Long-Term Housing
Seniors (55+ years old)
Low-Income
Housing
Public Housing
Help Pay for Housing
Apply online for free legal help from NJP and other legal aid providers in your county, or call the CLEAR Hotline. Seniors (age 60 and over) can call CLEAR*Sr.
Apply online for free legal help from NJP and other legal aid providers in your county, or call the CLEAR Hotline. Seniors (age 60 and over) can call CLEAR*Sr.
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Mediation
Representation
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Low-Income
Deferred, low-interest loans may be provided to income-qualifying homeowners to address repairs that focus on: home foundation repair or installation, roof repair or replacement, plumbing, electrical, septic siding, floor, gutters or other repairs to help meet safety standards.
Deferred, low-interest loans may be provided to income-qualifying homeowners to address repairs that focus on: home foundation repair or installation, roof repair or replacement, plumbing, electrical, septic siding, floor, gutters or other repairs to help meet safety standards.
Hope House matches families receiving services with community member donations for the holiday season.
Hope House matches families receiving services with community member donations for the holiday season.
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Families
Toys & Gifts
Low-Income
Provides residence, meals, medication management services, medical supervision, recreational activities and other supportive services to persons living with HIV/AIDS and who also may suffer from other diseases, mental illness, substance abuse, and/or developmental disabilities. To qualify for residency must have low or no income, diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, and be unable to live independently.
Provides residence, meals, medication management services, medical supervision, recreational activities and other supportive services to persons living with HIV/AIDS and who also may suffer from other diseases, mental illness, substance abuse, and/or developmental disabilities. To qualify for residency must have low or no income, diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, and be unable to live independently.
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HIV Treatment
Housing
Health
Medication Management
Low-Income
Residential Care
Care
Residential Housing
Reduced cost for utilities provided by the city of Lynden, including water, sewage, and storm water. Available for low-income seniors.
Reduced cost for utilities provided by the city of Lynden, including water, sewage, and storm water. Available for low-income seniors.
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Seniors (55+ years old)
Help Pay for Utilities
Low-Income
Provides affordable home Internet for qualifying households as well as low-cost computers, free WiFi hotspots, and free Internet training. Sign up for Internet Essentials for $14.95/month with no annual contract and free equipment.
Provides affordable home Internet for qualifying households as well as low-cost computers, free WiFi hotspots, and free Internet training. Sign up for Internet Essentials for $14.95/month with no annual contract and free equipment.
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Benefit Recipients
Computer or Internet Access
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Internet or Phone
Low-Income
Annual program available for graduates of Whatcom Dream's Financial Empowerment courses. Participants can shop for brand new toys and gifts at a 75% to 90% discount from the retail price.
Annual program available for graduates of Whatcom Dream's Financial Empowerment courses. Participants can shop for brand new toys and gifts at a 75% to 90% discount from the retail price.
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Goods
Families
Low-Income
Children (2-12 years old)
Toys & Gifts
Helps eligible families pay for child care. When a family qualifies for child care subsidy benefits and chooses an eligible provider, the state pays a portion of the cost of child care. Parents may be responsible for a copayment to their provider each month.
Helps eligible families pay for child care. When a family qualifies for child care subsidy benefits and chooses an eligible provider, the state pays a portion of the cost of child care. Parents may be responsible for a copayment to their provider each month.
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Families
Childcare
Children (2-12 years old)
Help Pay for Childcare
Low-Income
10% reduced rates for utilities provided by the city of Everson including water and sewer, available for low-income seniors and disabled adults exempt from Whatcom County property taxes.
10% reduced rates for utilities provided by the city of Everson including water and sewer, available for low-income seniors and disabled adults exempt from Whatcom County property taxes.
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Disability Benefits
All Disabilities
Help Pay for Utilities
Low-Income
Seniors (55+ years old)
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.
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.
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Money
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Utilities
Low-Income
Housing
A federal program dedicated to making phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households. This benefit provides eligible consumers with a monthly discount of up to $9.25, or up to $34.25 per month for households living on on qualifying Tribal land. Certain Lifeline providers offer free phone service for qualifying households, and may provide you with a free cell phone.
A federal program dedicated to making phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households. This benefit provides eligible consumers with a monthly discount of up to $9.25, or up to $34.25 per month for households living on on qualifying Tribal land. Certain Lifeline providers offer free phone service for qualifying households, and may provide you with a free cell phone.
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Money
Benefit Recipients
Help Pay for Internet or Phone
Low-Income
Financial Assistance
Three available programs to subsidize electric costs for city of Sumas customs. Base fee waiver, 5% senior discount, and an Electric Bill Donation program are all available through the same application for qualifying residents.
Three available programs to subsidize electric costs for city of Sumas customs. Base fee waiver, 5% senior discount, and an Electric Bill Donation program are all available through the same application for qualifying residents.
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Low-Income
Seniors (55+ years old)
Help Pay for Utilities
Voucher program for those in need of financial assistance to spay/neuter their pets.
Voucher program for those in need of financial assistance to spay/neuter their pets.
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Low-Income
Animal Welfare
Discounted ferry tickets for eligible Lummi Island residents. Call for an appointment.
Discounted ferry tickets for eligible Lummi Island residents. Call for an appointment.
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Transit
Help Pay for Transit
Transportation
Low-Income
Housing programs serve low-income individuals, families, seniors, and persons with special physical and mental needs, offering resident support services in addition to a clean and safe place to live.
Housing programs serve low-income individuals, families, seniors, and persons with special physical and mental needs, offering resident support services in addition to a clean and safe place to live.
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Seniors (55+ years old)
Long-Term Housing
Families
All Disabilities
Housing
Individuals
Low-Income