Housing assistance is given to 900 other households. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting policies such as the Leasing and Occupancy Policy which establishes rules and procedures for tenants living in the housing complexes. The Board also makes annual budget decisions. Time Requirements Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. at the Administrative Office at 208 Unity Street or in different locations around the county. These meetings last approximately two to three hours.
Time spent outside of meetings is approximately two to four hours a month.
The combined Board of the Bellingham and Whatcom County Housing Authorities consists of five members, all of which are concurrently appointed by the Mayor of the City of Bellingham and Whatcom County government. Of these, three members are named by the Mayor. Terms of office are five years. No member shall be an officer or employee of the City. Commissioners receive no compensation for their service on the Authority but are entitled to expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties.