Sterling Meadows
New construction of 51 units of affordable housing, a community center, laundry, computer room and management offices for agricultural workers in Whatcom County.


Project Description: Constructed on a five acre lot in the Guide Meridian Neighborhood of northwest Bellingham, the project consists of eight separate buildings with a mixture of townhouses and flats. Two, three and four bedroom units range in size from 900 to 1,200 sq. feet. The project also includes a 1,500 sq. foot community center with manager’s office, computer room and two meeting rooms. At the north end of the property there is a play area for children and a basketball court.

Residents Served: The project provides 50 family-sized apartments for agricultural workers and their families with incomes at or below 45% of AMI and one resident manager. Ten units have been set aside for persons with disabilities and ten units have been set aside for persons that were formerly homeless.


Location
528 Sterling Drive, Bellingham, WA

Sponsor
Intercommunity Mercy Housing

Funding sources
• Washington State Housing Trust Fund
• Low Income Housing Tax Credits
• Mercy Housing
• Federal Home Loan Bank
• Homestead Capital

Cost
$6,200,000

Type of Development
Farmworker Family Housing



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