Bellingham, WA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Bellingham ranges from $1,850 (ZIP 98226) to $1,960 (ZIP 98229), with a median of $1,870 across 5 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98225 | $1,530 | $1,570 | $1,920 | $2,610 | $3,210 |
| 98226 | $1,470 | $1,510 | $1,850 | $2,520 | $3,090 |
| 98227 | $1,490 | $1,530 | $1,870 | $2,540 | $3,130 |
| 98228 | $1,490 | $1,530 | $1,870 | $2,540 | $3,130 |
| 98229 | $1,560 | $1,600 | $1,960 | $2,660 | $3,270 |
Income limits: Whatcom County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom