Search
Close this search box.
Get unlimited local news and information that matters to you.

Seniors face rising rents in ‘affordable’ housing

Low-income tax credits not sustainable for seniors on fixed income

Denise Powell sits in her boxed-up living room May 8 at the Eleanor Apartments. Powell is moving to a different affordable housing unit in Bellingham that bases rent on income.
Denise Powell sits in her boxed-up living room May 8 at the Eleanor Apartments. Powell is moving to a different affordable housing unit in Bellingham that bases rent on income. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
By Nina Walsh News Intern
Denise Powell’s apartment is filled with moving boxes, her belongings packed away after more than

Already a subscriber?

Log in

Or become a subscriber today and get unlimited local news and information that matters to you.

Latest stories

Challenges of starting new programs delayed fund distribution to Whatcom County groups
May 19, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Rust is intentional in this minimalist artwork
May 19, 2024 10:00 p.m.
They must gather thousands of signatures by July 5 to get it on this year’s ballot
May 18, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Have a news tip?

Email newstips@cascadiadaily.com or Call/Text 360-922-3092

Sign up for our free email newsletters