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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
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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Animal Welfare
Low-Income
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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Low-Income
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Utilities
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.
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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Transportation
Low-Income
Transit
Help Pay for Transit
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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Toys & Gifts
Children (2-12 years old)
Low-Income
Goods
Families
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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Low-Income
Money
Disability Benefits
All Disabilities
Government Benefits
30% or 15% discount on water, sewer, and storm drain utilities for qualifying low-income Ferndale residents. This discount is available to both homeowners and renters.
30% or 15% discount on water, sewer, and storm drain utilities for qualifying low-income Ferndale residents. This discount is available to both homeowners and renters.
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Help Pay for Utilities
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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Low-Income
Help Pay for Utilities
Seniors (55+ years old)
Disability Benefits
All Disabilities
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
Residential Housing
Low-Income
Residential Care
Medication Management
Housing
Health
Care
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
Disability Benefits
All Disabilities
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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Families
Housing Vouchers
Individuals
Seniors (55+ years old)
Housing
Low-Income
All Disabilities
Help Pay for Housing
Long-Term Housing
Partnership with several affordable housing properties financed by Bonds and/or Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). Properties are managed by Indigo Real Estate Services. Income limits and other eligibility requirements may vary by property. To find out if you qualify or to learn about availability, you must contact Indigo directly.
Partnership with several affordable housing properties financed by Bonds and/or Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). Properties are managed by Indigo Real Estate Services. Income limits and other eligibility requirements may vary by property. To find out if you qualify or to learn about availability, you must contact Indigo directly.
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Housing
Long-Term Housing
Low-Income
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 unique opportunity for hardworking families to help build and buy their own homes. Eligibility based on length of Whatcom residency, income, current housing status, ability to make timely monthly mortgage payments, and background check.
A unique opportunity for hardworking families to help build and buy their own homes. Eligibility based on length of Whatcom residency, income, current housing status, ability to make timely monthly mortgage payments, and background check.
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Housing
Long-Term Housing
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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All Disabilities
Low-Income
Long-Term Housing
Families
Individuals
Housing
Seniors (55+ years old)
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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Toys & Gifts
Families
Low-Income
Low-income families who receive assistance from programs like WIC and TANF may be able to receive a set of cloth diapers for free.
Low-income families who receive assistance from programs like WIC and TANF may be able to receive a set of cloth diapers for free.
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Benefit Recipients
Diapers
Baby Supplies
Low-Income
Families
Infants (<1 year old)
Reduced cost for utilities provided by the City of Blaine, including electric, water, sewage, and storm water. Available for low-income seniors or disabled adults.
Reduced cost for utilities provided by the City of Blaine, including electric, water, sewage, and storm water. Available for low-income seniors or disabled adults.
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Help Pay for Utilities
Low-Income
Seniors (55+ years old)
Disability Benefits
All Disabilities
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
Financial Assistance
Help Pay for Utilities
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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Childcare
Low-Income
Help Pay for Childcare
Families
Children (2-12 years old)
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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Public Housing
Long-Term Housing
Housing Vouchers
All Disabilities
Housing
Families
Low-Income
Seniors (55+ years old)
Help Pay for 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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Help Pay for Internet or Phone
Financial Assistance
Benefit Recipients
Computer or Internet Access
Low-Income
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
Housing
Help Pay for Utilities
Low-Income