Whatcom County Exemption and Tax Relief Programs

https://whatcomcounty.us/3406/Exemptions-Tax-Relief “Information from Whatcom County about -tax relief programs for senior citizens and people with disabilities -Limited Income Deferral – postpone payment of your property taxes or special assessment -Destroyed Property – If your property is damaged or destroyed, you may be eligible for a reduction in your assessed value -Home Improvement – Improvements to … Read more

Ferndale Severe Weather Shelter – United Church of Ferndale

Please call or text “help” to (360) 612-5075 for current shelter status and location. The emergency shelter is open in the winter and during severe weather events to provide individuals and families in need with a safe place to sleep, warm food, and referrals to community resources whenever possible. Locations: Primary – United Church of … Read more

Tax Support 2024

https://www.whatcomabc.org/money-management/taxes/ 360-746-0100 One stop source for a number of resources in Whatcom County providing tax support. Tax Hotline: Call 360-746-0100 Mon. – Fri. 8am – 4:30pm or email taxes@oppco.org. Scheduling information for volunteer tax return preparation support for eligible households making less than $66,000/year. Information about how to file your own taxes online by utilizing … Read more

Request Free COVID Rapid-Test Kits

Website: https://sayyescovidhometest.org/ The Washington State Department of Health is offering free, rapid, at-home COVID-19 test kits to residents of eligible communities. Availability changes, so keep checking back. You may also be eligible to order more than once and perhaps even on a monthly basis. Details will be available on your order confirmation page.

Scheduling your COVID-19 vaccination or booster

Website: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ Everyone 5 years of age and older is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot. Vaccines.gov helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. Information is available about which vaccine or booster you should get.

CDC: What to do if you have COVID-19

Website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-19, follow these steps to care for yourself and to help protect other people in your home and community. This resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention covers current quarantine guidelines, symptom monitoring, how to keep others safe, and when … Read more

TestDirectly: Drive-Through SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) PCR Testing

Website: https://www.testdirectly.com/patient/home Find and schedule community COVID testing near you. Testing costs are covered for individuals with symptoms or exposure to confirmed cases. Self-pay is available for Canadians and others with insurance outside the US at $180, with a 25% discount for payment at the time of service. Payment may be made with a credit … Read more

Whatcom County COVID-19 Information

https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3329/Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19Provides news and information on Covid-19 Data, Vaccines, Testing, Exposure, and Health Care Providers. https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3388/COVID-19-TestingOffers information and scheduling options for individuals with exposure/symptoms or in need or testing for travel. https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3530/COVID-19-Vaccine-InformationRegularly updated list of pop-up vaccine clinics for all ages along with a list of regular providers of COVID vaccines.