​​​​​​​​​​​​​The City of Bellingham is committed to addressing the homelessness crisis in Bellingham. ​The Mayor believes in safe places for all people in Bellingham and has directed City staff to work on a comprehensive plan to address not only the effects of homelessness that we see but also the underlying causes.​

Key Actions

• Addressing Homelessness this Winter​: The City’s emergency intervention and prevention strategies.​
  
• Map of Winter Shelters 2019/2020:​ Map of emergency winter shelter resources in Bellingham and Whatcom County.
  
• Temporary Shelter Regulations and Application
• Interim Housing Regulations and Application        
• State of Emergency on Homelessness (PDF): Letter to Governor Inslee asking that a State of Emergency on Homelessness be declared.
  
• ​Community Solutions Workgroup: Recommendations on affordable housing and downtown health and safety
  

City Programs

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Neighborhood Police Officer Program

Collaboratively addressing livability and quality of life issues in neighborhoods.

 

Community Paramedic​ Program​

Helping frequent users of the 9-1-1 service obtain access to long-term care. 

Community Resources

 

Be a Part of the Solution

How you can help solve the homeless crisis in Bellingham

 

Whatcom Homeless Service Center

Providing services to prevent and end homelessness using "housing-first" strategies.

 

Whatcom County Coalition to End Homelessness

Stakeholders collaborating to end homelessness

 

Stat​e of Housing

Bellingham is facing housing challenges that are impacting children and adults.

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