Home Government Services Visiting Home > Visiting About Bellingham On the shores of Bellingham Bay with Mount Baker as its backdrop, Bellingham is the last major city before the Washington coastline meets the Canadian border. The City of Bellingham, which serves as the county seat of Whatcom County, is at the center of a uniquely picturesque area offering a rich variety of recreational, cultural, educational and economic activities. Quick Stats Population: 90,620 Area: 30.1 square miles Travel distances Canadian border: 21 miles Vancouver, B.C: 52 miles Seattle: 90 miles Miles of bike lanes: 61.1 Miles of trails: 68.7 Recognition Green Power Partner of the Year EnvironmentalProtection Agency Coolest Towns for Summer Vacation Forbes 2018 Top 100 Best Places to Live Livability Best Places to Live in the West Sunset Magazine Cleanest Cities in the U.S. American Lung Association Best Places to Live in the U.S. 2016 Outside Magazine Top 13 Safest Cities for Cyclists Bicycling.com The 20 Best College Towns in America Business Insider Photo Tour 1 2 3 4 Next Images Education Excellence in education is a hallmark of our community. Nationally lauded K-12 public schools, two community colleges, and Western Washington University – consistently ranked high among public regional universities – all call Bellingham home. Learn more about our top-quality schools and Bellingham’s higher education institutions below. History In 1903, four towns – Fairhaven, Whatcom, Sehome, and Bellingham – merged to create the Bellingham we know today. Bellingham’s historic character is remarkably well-preserved, with a large number of historic buildings downtown, in Fairhaven’s Historic District, and in adjacent neighborhoods. Explore historic Bellingham using one of our self-guided tours, or visit Whatcom Museum. Historic Preservation Whatcom Museum City Government Learn more about how the City of Bellingham serves the community. About the City of Bellingham Government City Services by Topic Bellingham City Council Office of the Mayor Map Gallery Visitor Information Visit Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism to learn more about things to do, places to see, where to eat and much more. About Us News Events Employment About Bellingham Public Records Requests Policies and Disclaimers Accessibility and Equal Opportunity (ADA/Title VI) Contact Us City Hall 210 Lottie Street Bellingham, Washington +1 (360) 778-8000 info@cob.org All City Contacts Join the Conversation Engage Bellingham Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube All City Social Media Website Feedback

Home Government Services Visiting Home > Services Utilities Close this module City moving to monthly utility billing Attention Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utility customers. In early 2022 the Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utility will begin to bill monthly rather than bi-monthly. Individual accounts will see the switch to monthly billing once they have completed their final bi-monthly billing cycle that contains days from 2021. AutoPay customers DO NOT need to make any updates to make monthly payments. Details