HA Of Whatcom County, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
HA Of Whatcom County administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, WA, with 0 authorized HCV units (HUD Standard Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · HA Of Whatcom County vs nearby WA agencies
- Seattle HA
Seattle Housing Authority
12,611 units
- HA OF KING COUNTY
HA OF KING COUNTY
11,386 units
- Spokane HA
Spokane Housing Authority
6,029 units
- HA City of Tacoma
HA City of Tacoma
5,379 units
- HA Snohomish County 4,252
Housing Authority of Snohomish County
4,252 units
The verdict
HUD lists 0 active Section 8 / HCV units for HA Of Whatcom County in WA right now; its 63 total authorized units sit under other HUD programs instead (public housing, Mod Rehab, or project-based).
HA Of Whatcom County, based in WA, administers the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program with 0 authorized Section 8 units (Standard Performer size bracket). Waitlist status changes without much notice, so confirm directly with the agency before applying.
- HUD size bracket: Standard Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
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Standard Performer bracket
Total authorized units
63
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
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Among WA PHAs
2-BR standard range · WA
$933–$2,671 /mo
Median $1,257/mo · 2-BR
What HUD's PIH Record for HA Of Whatcom County Tells You
HA Of Whatcom County appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Open Data set, one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities nationwide running the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program alongside every other agency in WA. HUD currently records 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units for this agency, though it still carries 63 total authorized units under other HUD programs. Under HUD's PHAS scoring, this agency carries a "Standard Performer" designation, a bracket that affects how often it reports and how closely HUD oversees it.
HUD logs its program type as "Low-Rent," which determines which voucher streams (regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions) it can run. HUD sets the ceiling; each PHA still runs its own waitlist, admissions plan, and local preferences under the federal Section 8 rulebook, so the number above caps capacity without guaranteeing an open list today.
its main line is 3606766887. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state. Across WA's 35 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $933-$2,671/month (median $1,257); HA Of Whatcom County sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 3606766887
- Fax
- 3606767696
- BellinghamHousing.info@BellinghamHousing.org
- Executive Director
- Andrew.Calkins@BellinghamHousing.org · 3606766887
How to apply at HA Of Whatcom County
How to apply at this PHA
Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:
- The PHA's own website (search "HA Of Whatcom County Section 8 application")
- A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
- HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
- Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups
See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.
What to expect, typical waitlist
HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.
Payment standard reference
Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across WA's 35 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $933–$2,671/month (median $1,257). HA Of Whatcom County sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.
Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in WA
If this PHA's waitlist is closed, applying to additional PHAs in the same region is a recommended strategy. Other PHAs nearby:
- Seattle Housing Authority · 12,611 units
- HA OF KING COUNTY · 11,386 units
- Spokane Housing Authority · 6,029 units
- HA City of Tacoma · 5,379 units
- Housing Authority of Snohomish County · 4,252 units
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with HA Of Whatcom County. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.