The City of Bellingham's mission focuses on enhancing the availability of housing or shelter for low-income residents. Their goal is to streamline the process for project proponents by facilitating connections to partners and funding opportunities, aiming for a coordinated approach to housing production or preservation within the community.
The broad goals of this grant program focus on increasing and preserving affordable housing options for individuals earning less than 60% of the area median income (AMI). Specifically, the grant supports projects involved in the production of new multifamily rental housing and the preservation of existing multifamily housing, including shelters and transitional housing. A total of up to $3.5 million in funding is available, with a portion dedicated to preservation projects.