Bellingham Landlord-Tenant Work Group Appointed

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  Bellingham City Council appointed its first Landlord and Tenant Advisory Work Group on August 24, 2026“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.”
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  New rental protections set to take effect September 7, 2026“New rental protections go into effect Sept. 7 — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:30:18 +0000 Bellingham City Council gives final approval for updated rental protections. Source: https://cob.org/news/2026/new-rental-protections-go-into-effect-sept-7”
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  The limited-term group will provide a forum for renters and property managers to share input on housing policies“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.”
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  Land use permit fees will increase starting October 1, 2026“The minor fee increases go into effect October 1, 2026.”
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  Land use permit fees increase was approved by the City Council on August 24, 2026“On August 24, Bellingham City Council approved a resolution to adjust Bellingham’s land use permit fees.”
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  Adjustments to land use permit fees are described as minor in city documents“The minor fee increases go into effect October 1, 2026.”