26-26 Housing and Homeless Services

Whatcom County Health and Community Services is seeking proposals from qualified providers to deliver outreach, shelter, housing, and/or housing stability services for residents of Whatcom County who are experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless. The proposed activities should be in alignment with the 2026-2030 Whatcom County 5-Year Homeless Housing Plan. The county seeks a mix of interventions that serve a wide range of target populations and will prioritize selection of applications that score high according to described criteria and that fill strategic gaps in the continuum of local housing services. Key aspects of the proposal include: • Providing outreach, shelter, housing, and/or housing stability services • Aligning with the 2026-2030 Whatcom County 5-Year Homeless Housing Plan • Serving a wide range of target populations • Filling strategic gaps in the continuum of local housing services • Submitting questions related to the RFP in writing by June 8, 2026 • Attending the virtual applicant conference on June 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM