BELLINGHAM — Affordable Housing

Loans and grants for affordable-housing development and preservation.

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About this levy

Bellingham's Affordable Housing levy is a voter-approved property tax dedicated to financing affordable-housing development, preservation, and supportive services. Funds typically flow to nonprofit developers and the Whatcom Housing Alliance.

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Real Briefings that mention this levy.

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