Updated: City of Bellingham services operating despite snowy conditions, most City buildings close at 4 p.m.

Bellingham’s historic character is remarkably well-preserved, with a large number of historic buildings downtown, in Fairhaven’s Historic District, and in adjacent neighborhoods. Explore historic Bellingham using one of our self-guided tours, or visit Whatcom Museum.

The City provides a full range of municipal services that include public safety, culture and recreation activities, economic development, street and multi-modal transportation infrastructure, parking, utilities, and general administrative services.

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City management is led by the elected Mayor in a strong-Mayor, weak-Council form of government. The Mayor is elected for a four-year term. Six council members are elected to serve four-year terms, with a seventh council member elected every two years in an at-large capacity.

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Selection of printable maps for the City of Bellingham Land Parcel Report Report of city services, documents and summary assessor info based on an address or parcel number.

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On January 13, 2025, after a public hearing on the topic, Bellingham City Council approved an interim ordinance eliminating Bellingham’s minimum parking requirements – rules that define the number of parking spaces that must be developed in Bellingham.