Together we can make Bellingham a city for the many, not just the wealthy few.

We believe stable housing is necessary to provide the opportunities and security people need to live healthy and successful lives and create thriving communities.

Today, skyrocketing rents are pricing our neighbors out of town or into homelessness. Landlords profit and dominate our political system. If this continues, working people will be unable to afford to live in Bellingham. Our community is hurting — and we're fed up.

By coming together, we can build our political power and pass new laws that protect our health, safety, and access to housing. 

Renters are a majority in Bellingham. We have power — we just need to get organized. 

Your Voice Matters!

The BTU has been working with the City of Bellingham to ensure that renters get a seat at the table when decisions that impact us are being made. We have made significant progress and excited to announce that the focus groups for the proposed Junk Fee Ordinances will actually include renters! With 54% of Bellingham residents being renters, not everyone can participate in a focus group, but everyone can participate in the survey below. The City did their part by adding our request to Engage Bellingham, now it is our turn to use our voice and be heard! Please share your thoughts about the proposed ordinances below and share with everyone!! Survey closes February 15th.

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