Special Eligibility:

Move In Qualifications:
Samish Commons provides affordable income and rent restricted housing through the WSHFC Tax Credit LIHTC program. Maximum allowable income for households cannot exceed 30%, 40%, 50% and 60% of the area median income levels. Each unit is designated as a specific income set aside. Each vacancy will require a new household to income qualify at the designated set aside amount based on income and household size. Some units may also be set aside for individuals or families with Special Needs.

We also have a limited number (35) units set aside with Project Based Subsidy. Qualifying for those units is through the Bellingham Housing Authority. Please contact the manager for more information on how/where to apply and wait list times for those project-based units.

1. Screening Application
The screening application includes a credit, criminal, and landlord reference check. Please note that a screening fee of $44 per household member 18 years of age and above will be due at the time of the application and is non-refundable. There is also a $150 refundable holding deposit required at this time. Before applying, please review our screening criteria on the documents page on our website https://www.samishcommons.com/

2. Income & Eligibility Verification
After your screening is approved, you will need to complete income verification to confirm your eligibility for the program. Each household member must provide documentation establishing their eligibility, including, but not limited to:

Description:

Be the first to enjoy the comfort of brand new construction at a convenient location. With 69 residential homes to choose from ranging from one- and two-bedrooms to three-bedroom townhomes, you'll love the unrivaled lifestyle that awaits in Bellingham's newest affordable living community. Our brand new mid-rise features modern interiors and contemporary touches you won't find anywhere else. Be among the first to enjoy these amenities at Samish Commons!

Community Amenities

Apartment Amenities

Pet Policy

Pets are not allowed on the premises. Only service animals will be accepted per Section 504 requirements. 

Main Contact for Inquires and Application

Name:	Rose Huentelman	Phone:	360-988-3240
Title:	Leasing Consultant	Fax:	360-392-8107
Company:	Indigo Real Estate Services	TDD:	Call 711 for free relay service
Address:	321 Samish Way Suite 105	Email:	samishleasing1@samishcommons.com
	Bellingham, WA 98225	Website:	https://www.samishcommons.com/
Office Hours:	M-F 8am - 5pm
Management Contact

Program Type(s)

Other Program Details:

Project Based subsidized units through the Bellingham Housing Authority

Income Limit Category: Extremely Low, Very Low, Low,
Income Limit Details:

Samish Commons provides affordable income and rent restricted housing through the WSHFC Tax Credit LIHTC program. Maximum allowable income for households cannot exceed 30%, 40%, 50% and 60% of the area median income levels

Background Screening Information

Accepting Comprehensive Re-usable Tenant Screening Reports

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Not Accepting Comprehensive Re-usable Tenant Screening Reports

Bedroom Sizes and Rent Structure

These rent amounts are generally the lowest and highest rents currently reported at this property. Please call the main contact listed above for details and requirements.

Rent Detail:

Rental ranges listed are for our non-subsidized LIHTC affordable units. Each unit is designated as a specific income set aside. Availability of units may depend on unit income limit setaside and other factors.

We also accept Housing Choice vouchers in our non-subsidized units.