Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County
Interim Housing Permit Application
This packet applies for a Type I, Type II, or Type III-A interim housing permit and includes a notarized address verification form for applicants who must notify nearby property owners.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this packet to apply for a Bellingham permit for a facility providing overnight accommodations to people experiencing homelessness. The packet requests project, sponsor, managing agency, and facility details, plus supporting materials that vary by permit type. For Type II and Type III-A permits, it includes a notarized Address Information Verification form confirming that the list of property owners within 500 feet is complete and correct according to Whatcom County Assessor records.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Type I, Type II, or Type III-A interim housing permit in Bellingham should complete this packet and include the applicable materials.
Why it needs a notary
The Address Information Verification form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the person certifying the nearby property-owner list signs and swears to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Download Bellingham’s Interim Housing Permit Application packet and review the instructions for your permit type.
- 2
Fill Out the Forms
Complete the applicable application information and prepare the nearby property-owner list and parcel records.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the Address Information Verification form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the verification in the notary’s presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the notarized verification and applicable materials with your permit application submission to the City of Bellingham.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bellingham. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Which part of the packet needs notarization?
- The Address Information Verification form on page 6 must be notarized. It certifies that the nearby property-owner list is complete and correct according to Whatcom County Assessor records.
- How do I complete the notarized verification?
- Complete the owner-list information and gather the supporting parcel and owner records. Book a commissioned online notary, then sign and swear to the verification during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit application?
- The packet specifically says the Address Information Verification form must be notarized. It does not say the entire application packet requires notarization; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I sign the verification with an online notary?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. A notarial act performed in another state by an authorized officer has the same effect under RCW 42.45.090.