Move-In Qualifications
About our Program:
Laube Hotel provides rent-restricted housing for residents whose income does not exceed the maximum allowable income for their household size. Laube Hotel has set asides for households at the 30, 50, and 60% AMI levels; each unit is designated as a specific income set aside. Each vacancy will require a new household to income qualify at the designated set aside amount based on income and household size.
The total annual income must be at or below the following income limits depending on number of occupants in the household*.
| Set-aside percentage | 1-person | 2-person | 3-person | 4-person | 5-person | 6-person | 7-person | 8-person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whatcom County | ||||||||
| 30% | $22,770 | $26,040 | $29,280 | $32,520 | $35,130 | $37,740 | $40,350 | $42,930 |
| 50% | $37,950 | $43,400 | $48,800 | $54,200 | $58,550 | $62,900 | $67,250 | $71,550 |
| 60% | $45,540 | $52,080 | $58,560 | $65,040 | $70,260 | $75,480 | $80,700 | $85,860 |
| Department of Commerce | ||||||||
| 30% | $17,950 | $20,500 | $23,050 | $25,600 | $27,650 | $29,700 | $31,750 | $33,800 |
| 50% | $29,900 | $34,150 | $38,400 | $42,650 | $46,100 | $49,500 | $52,900 | $56,300 |
| 60% | $35,880 | $40,980 | $46,080 | $51,180 | $55,320 | $59,400 | $63,480 | $67,560 |
| City of Bellingham | ||||||||
| 50% | $29,900 | $34,150 | $38,400 | $42,650 | $46,100 | $49,500 | $52,900 | $56,300 |
Qualifying for our community: There are (2) parts of the application and qualification process which must be met prior to being approved for move-in, these are: (1) Screening application and (2) Income/asset verification for program eligibility.
- 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. - Income verification and eligibility: After screening approval, applicants must complete the REA questionnaire and eligibility forms. Documentation includes IDs, income statements, birth certificates for minors, and more. Full-time student households generally do not qualify, though exceptions may apply.
All eligibility documentation is reviewed by our compliance department. Annual re-certification is required. A limited number of units are set aside for households qualifying under disability criteria. Please contact leasing staff for more information.
*Reflects Whatcom County annual median income and rent limits effective 4/1/25.