Launch of Whatcom County C-PACER Program

C-PACER is an alternative loan program that allows owners of eligible commercial properties to seek long-term financing from a private capital provider for qualified improvements related energy & building resiliency. For more info visit the C-PACER we...

Whatcom County Seeks Input on Public Participation Process

Whatcom County is inviting residents to share information about their experience participating in local decision-making. A short online survey has been posted to gather the feedback (click here for link). The survey is part of a larger effort to review th...

Executive Sidhu and Mayor Fleetwood Proclaim October as Community Conflict Resolution Month

County Executive Sidhu and Bellingham Mayor Fleetwood proclaim October, 2021 as Community Conflict Resolution Month

Health Dept Issues 2021 COVID-19 Community Health Impact Assessment

Many of us are all too familiar with the systemic challenges and inequities made more visible by COVID-19, some of us more so than others. We’re now able to confirm what for many has already been apparent: COVID-19 has had a profound impact on all our liv...

Whatcom County Government Offices Re-Opening Information

Commencing July 1, Whatcom County Government Offices will be re-opening as follows:

The courthouse building will be open to the public 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The Auditor, Treasurer, Assessor and Council offices will be open from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m....

Assessor Introduces GIS Tax Parcel Viewer

The Whatcom County Assessor’s Office has launched an online Tax Parcel Viewer based on ArcGIS software. The GIS map provides access to tax parcels and related assessment information.

“I am glad we are able to make this tool available and give the public th...