Varsity Village is managed by Bellingham Housing Authority.
Varsity Village is a low-density multifamily housing complex located in a park-like setting near Western Washington University and the historic Fairhaven District. In 2012, Varsity Village was substantially remodeled, including new kitchens, appliances, bathrooms, flooring, trim, heating systems, new laundry room, manager’s office and community room. In addition, accessible parking was upgraded, garbage enclosures were added, some roofs were replaced and several site improvements were completed. Varsity Village also features a fully accessible playground with ADA equipment, nice sitting areas and an abundance of green space.
Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
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1-Bedroom (1/1) | 520 | Call for Price |
2-Bedroom (2/1) | 776-800 | Call for Price |
3-Bedroom (3/1) | 996 | Call for Price |
Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in a HUD rental assistance program in Bellingham but actual income limits may differ for units at Varsity Village.
AMI Band | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
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50% | $33,600 | $38,400 | $43,200 | $48,000 | $51,850 | $55,700 | $59,550 | $63,400 |
Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program in Bellingham but actual income limits may differ for units at Varsity Village.
AMI Band | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
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Very Low Income (50%) | $33,600 | $38,400 | $43,200 | $48,000 | $51,850 | $55,700 | $59,550 | $63,400 |
Low Income (60%) | $40,320 | $46,080 | $51,840 | $57,600 | $62,220 | $66,840 | $71,460 | $76,080 |
Since this property has received funding in part through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a certain number of units are set aside for lower income households. Households must earn either less than 50% or 60% of the area median income (depending on the set-aside option chosen by the property owner) to qualify for these units. Rents in these units are capped at a maximum of 30% of the set-aside area median income (adjusted for unit size). Some rental units in this property may not be subject to LIHTC and therefore have higher rents and no maximum household income requirement.
Apartment communities that participate in the Section 236 program are required to ensure that their units are only available to families with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. Rents at participating communities must be approved by HUD.