Housing & Essential Needs Contract Continues Countywide

Whatcom County oversees a $2.61 million Housing & Essential Needs (HEN) contract to provide rent and basic needs support for vulnerable residents. Roughly a quarter of the funds remain unspent with one quarter left in the contract year.

Document date · June 11, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$2,611,906

Contract type

HOUSING

Contract term

12 months (3 months remaining as of 03/31/2026)

Renewal

Annual HEN services contract tied to state funding; three months remained in the 2026 term at quarter end.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Whatcom County Housing Advisory Committee Agenda Packet 2026-06-11

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the housing contract by Whatcom County?

Oc Hen (housing & Essential Needs) was awarded this housing contract by Whatcom County, as recorded on June 11, 2026. The contract value is $2,611,906.

How much is the Oc Hen (housing & Essential Needs) contract with Whatcom County worth?

The Oc Hen (housing & Essential Needs) contract with Whatcom County is valued at $2,611,906, covering housing work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Housing contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Whatcom County Housing Advisory Committee Agenda Packet 2026-06-11 (AgendaPacket), dated June 11, 2026 from Whatcom County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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