Blog Update

Dorothy Place was not the only project to receive money from the Bellingham Home Fund. Other projects that will receive help are:

 

Lydia Place

Award: $251,259

Project repairs:

1.      Long-term maintenance,

2.      increase energy-efficiency

3.      lower operation costs

4.      meeting ADA standards

5.      increasing accessibility

6.      increase safety

7.      functionality of common space

8.      Build capital expense reserves.

Larrabee Residence (YWCA)
Award: $244,501
Project Repairs List:
      1.      Address deficiencies in indoor air quality
      2.      Energy efficiency
      3.      Plumbing systems
      4.      Renovate lower level

Deer Run Terrace (BHA)
Award: $550,000
Project Repairs List
      1.      Modernization
      2.      Energy efficiency
      3.      Envelope replacement

Cornwall Housing (CHS)
Award: $362,000
Production Plans:
      1.      42-unit apartment building
      2.      32 of the units targeted for the homeless

Greggie’s House (Sun)
Award: $186,528
Production Plans:
      1.      Supportive house
      2.      Services to six people who are homeless and have a behavioral health diagnosis

Bakerview Family Housing (CHS)
Award: $1,533,737
Production Plans:
      1.      50, two and three bedroom units
      2.      Community building for tenants
      3.      Two playgrounds
      4.      Serve farm worker families that reside in Whatcom County and earn a minimum of $3,000 per year from agricultural work

Scattered Site Homebuyer Program (KCLT)
Award: $255,000
Plan:
      1.      Work with Habitat for Humanity to find home rehab projects
      2.      13 homes to be completed