About Our Program

Pacific Rim provides rent-restricted housing for residents whose income does not exceed the maximum allowable income for their household size.

Please note: units designated with "MKT" are Market Rate and do not follow the same income-related restrictions.

All other units are reserved for households that qualify at either the 60% or 80% Area Median Income (AMI) level. Each unit is assigned one of these levels. Households must income-qualify at the time of move-in for the level assigned to that unit.

Maximum allowable income by household size:

How to qualify: There are two parts to the application and approval process.

• 1. Screening Application
  The screening application includes a credit, criminal, and landlord reference check. Please note that a screening fee of $44 per household member 18 years of age and above will be due at the time of the application and is non-refundable. There is also a $150 refundable holding deposit required at this time. 
  Before applying, please review our screening criteria on the documents page linked below.


• 2. Income & Eligibility Verification
  After your screening is approved, you will need to complete income verification to confirm your eligibility for the program. Each household member must provide documentation establishing their eligibility, including, but not limited to:
  • Proof of income (such as pay stubs or benefit letters)
  • Government-issued photo IDs for each adult household member
  • Birth certificates for minors
  • Student status documentation (if applicable)
  All expected household income for the next 12 months must be disclosed.
  Most households made up entirely of full-time students will not qualify, but there are exceptions. Please reach out if you have questions about this rule.

Our compliance team will review your documentation to confirm that your household qualifies. Each year, we will recheck your income to make sure you still meet the programs requirements.

*Income limits reflect Whatcom County data as of April 1, 2025.