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City of Bellingham
Published September 24Inside Bellingham: September 24, 2026
Pedestrian and bike improvements, City budget overview, dog photo contest, and more: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
City of Bellingham
Published September 18Inside Bellingham: September 17, 2026
Road work, Sister City celebration, volunteer opportunities, and affordable housing progress: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
City of Bellingham
Published September 11City lifts recreational fire ban
Fire Department urges community members to continue exercising caution.
City of Bellingham
Published September 11Comment on affordable housing priorities by Sept. 15
Comment now on our report that shows how spending aligns with goals for affordable housing and shelter, first-time homebuyers, community facilities, human and social services, and other housing services.
City of Bellingham
Published September 10Inside Bellingham: September 10, 2026
The official Bird of Bellingham, downtown parking changes, construction updates, and more: a news roundup from the City of Bellingham
City of Bellingham
Published September 03City appoints inaugural Landlord and Tenant Advisory Work Group
On August 24, 2026, the City appointed its first ever limited-term Landlord and Tenant Advisory Work Group to create more opportunities to hear from people who rent and people who manage rentals.
City of Bellingham
Published August 26Land use application fees will increase this fall
On August 24, Bellingham City Council approved a resolution to adjust Bellingham’s land use permit fees. The minor fee increases go into effect October 1, 2026.
City of Bellingham
Published August 26New rental protections go into effect Sept. 7
Bellingham City Council gives final approval for updated rental protections.
City of Bellingham
Published August 26Introducing our new Building Official, Kim Barker
We are excited to introduce our new Building Official, Kim Barker. While Kim is new to this role, she is not new to our Planning and Community Development team.