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< Back Previous Next Security Neighbors and Community Safety Get to know your neighbors and watch out for each other. Discuss the building, neighborhood, and exchange contact details. Inform trustworthy neighbors when you plan to be away so that they can keep an eye out on your place. Building management hosts community events. Residents can also lead events or gatherings. If you’d like to organize community, reach out to Building Management. Being part of community events and getting to know your neighbors builds a sense of community. An active, strong, and engaged community is a deterrent against crime at a property. Previous Next

Sponsor Us Through innovative planning, we are able to create sold, lasting housing that accommodates residents from diverse backgrounds and origins. Bellwether Housing offers significant philanthropic and marketing opportunities for corporate and foundation engagement through our customized and wide-ranging sponsorship platform. Contact Us Avery Fukeda , Partnerships & Events Manager Send an email Sponsor Closer to Home Interested in sponsoring Bellwether's Annual Closer to Home luncheon fundraiser? Your sponsorship goes directly towards our efforts of coupling housing with services. Contact Partnerships & Events Manager Avery Fukeda at: afukeda@bellwetherhousing.org Programs available for sponsorship include fundraising events, educational scholarships for residents, capital campaigns, and more. Our program allows sponsors to have a deep connection with our community. We look forward to working with you to identify, develop, and activate a sponsorship tailored to your company or foundation’s unique objectives and budget.

Funding & Support What does it take to provide affordable housing in the Seattle area? The actual cost of constructing 750 new affordable homes is pegged at around $257 million, but that is just a part of the cost for providing affordable housing. The ongoing costs include daily building management, maintenance, and resident services that we provide. We run our organization responsibly and with innovative financial tools to remain so. We launched the nation’s first crowdfunded impact investment that funds the development of affordable housing in 2019. This model has made it possible for us to complete our construction projects as planned while providing needed assistance to our residents. Our sources of funding are private individual and corporate contributions and loans, government funding and land donations, property development fees from our consulting work, rental income, and interest earned on investment holdings. SHOW MORE Our Financials Annual Reports 2024 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report Audits 2024 Financial Audit 2023 Financial Audit 2022 Financial Audit 2021 Financial Audit 2020 Financial Audit 2019 Financial Audit Contact Us Megan Mayes Director of Community Relations Send an email

< Back Previous Next Rent and Access Lease Information Please review the Lease and House Rules that you signed at move-in. The Lease and Rules list resident and landlord responsibilities during your tenancy. The Lease also includes important information about housekeeping, mold and mildew prevention, and bed bug prevention. If you are worried about being able to comply with these rules, please talk to your Site Manager or Resident Services Coordinator. They can work with you to access services that may be able to help you. If you have questions about your Lease, please contact your Site Manager. If you lose your lease, you can ask your Site Manager for a copy. How long will my lease be? Does Bellwether offer short term leases? We offer 12-month leases. After the initial 12 month lease term expires most leases convert to month-to-month. What utilities are included in rent? All Bellwether apartments include water, sewer, and garbage. Some apartments also include other utilities. Please view the information page for the property you're interested in or contact the Site Manager. Previous Next

Resident Grievances, Feedback, and Concerns We welcome and appreciate resident involvement and feedback. Note: If you have an immediate building maintenance issue or need to report a safety or security concern, please use our Maintenance Request/Incident Report Form . Our goal is to provide safe, affordable, and high-quality housing. We strive to make your home just that: “your home.” We recognize that living within a community can bring unexpected issues or concerns involving neighbor relations and expectations. We also understand that residents may not always agree with our policies, conclusions, or our actions. The intent of this process is to contribute to a positive living atmosphere where our residents can express concerns without any fear of retaliation and with the expectation of a prompt, carefully considered response. Information about our grievance process is available here . Please use this form to share concerns, complaints, feedback, make a formal grievance, or provide any positive experiences that you would like to share. We treat information shared through this form with care and confidentiality and use it only to review and respond to your concern First Name Last Name Email Phone Number Your Building Your Apartment Number Have you discussed your concern with your Site Manager? * Yes No I understand this may not be considered a Grievance if I haven't attempted to address the issue with my Site Manager first. This doesn't apply if the complaint is about your site Manager. Would you like your Resident Services Coordinator to reach out to you for additional support? (You will still receive a response from Property Management if you ask for RSC support.) * Yes No Describe your concern below in is as much detail at possible. How would you like this issue to be resolved? Bellwether is prohibited from discussing resident issues with anyone but the leaseholder(s) unless you sign a Release of Information. Submit

< Back Previous Next Policies Household Changes How do I add someone to my household? Please contact your Site Manager. In general, the new household member(s) must: · Complete the lease addition application · Pay a screening fee · Meet all requirements for tenancy If approved, a new lease will be signed, but the lease term will stay the same. For example, if your lease has already switched to month-to-month, you won't be required to sign up for another full 12 months. If the lease addition is within the first 12 months of occupancy the entire household must re-income qualify for the unit. Why can’t my friend/relative stay with me without being on the lease? The local and federal funding Bellwether receives requires all people living in the apartment be included as occupants on the lease. Guests staying more than 7 days in a twelve-week period must apply to be added to the lease. My roommate is moving out, what do I need to do? All household members must complete and sign a Roommate Notice of Termination . Your Site Manager will also sign this form. What happens if my income changes? In most cases, income is reported to Bellwether once a year during annual recertification. Residents receiving rent subsidy must report income changes as they occur to their subsidy provider. Contact your Site Manager for more details. Previous Next

< Back Previous Next Services Resident Services Contact: residentservices@bellwetherhousing.org About Resident Services We hope your apartment will be a strong foundation for you to grow, stabilize, rebuild, and thrive. An apartment is one piece of a good life. You may need other benefits and services to be stable, healthy, and thriving. We are here to help. Our Resident Services team offers support and referrals. They also host community events at every Bellwether building. The Resident Services program is free and confidential for all Bellwether Housing residents. Our Resident Services team can help you: · Sign up for rental assistance · Sign up for unemployment and disability benefits · Help you find a job, career training, and volunteer opportunities · Answer Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security questions · Get DSHS services · Find childcare · Get renter’s insurance · Access low-cost, healthy food or meal delivery · Sign up for low-cost transportation · Get low-cost internet · Get a free or low-cost cell phone · Find English as a Second Language Classes · Assist with financial planning · Find low-cost health care · Access mental health services · Find addiction-treatment services · Help you find to legal services · Advocate on your behalf · Connect you to community resources Your Resident Services Coordinator is a friendly, supportive person that can help you navigate challenges and build community. Previous Next

< Back Previous Next Services Advocating for Affordable Housing We are glad that you found housing at Bellwether. You likely know firsthand how challenging it can be to find an affordable place to live in Seattle. Bellwether Housing is responding to the need for affordable housing by adding 2500 new apartments to our portfolio by 2025, including three buildings currently under construction. We are focusing on building many 2- and 3-bedroom apartments for larger families. We invite you to share how affordable housing has had an impact on your life! Your story is powerful. By sharing your experience, you are showing our supporters and community why housing matters. If you would like to get updates about Bellwether’s work, you can sign up for our newsletter at bellwetherhousing.org . If you would like to help us advocate for affordable housing, email marketing@bellwetherhousing.org for more information. We’d love to talk with you! You can see examples of our advocacy work on social media: Instagram: @Bellwether_Housing Facebook: Bellwether Housing Twitter: @BW_Housing Youtube: Bellwether Housing Previous Next

Major Donors Construction Partners Operations Funding Partners Development Partners Sustaining Partners Funders & Sponsors We deeply appreciate the individual, foundation, corporate, and public funders who support Bellwether through donations, grants, and sponsorships. Major Donors Operations Funding Partners Construction Partners OPERATING SUPPORT IS GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY: PARTNERS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING: OPERATIONS FUNDING PARTNERS: City of Seattle Office of Housing DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS: Mercy Housing Plymouth Housing SUSTAINING PARTNERS: View our sponsors from specific fundraising events Learn more about sponsorship Bellwether Housing is a nonprofit 501(c)(3). Tax ID 91-1116960 Sustaining Partners Development Partners Thank You

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< Back Previous Next Rent and Access Keys I've locked myself out, what do I do? If you lock yourself out during regular business hours, contact your Site Manager. They will arrange to let you in as soon as possible. If you lock yourself out after hours and can’t wait until regular business hours to get back in, call your building’s phone number and select the Call Center option. Through the Call Center you can request to have a Bellwether-approved locksmith come. The current cost, which will be billed to you, is $180. If you live in a HUD property, this cost is waived. I lost my keys, what do I do? Contact your Site Manager so any missing fobs can be deactivated and you can be issued a replacement. Residents will be charged for replacement keys, cards and fobs if lost, stolen or not returned at move-out. Pricing depends on the type of key. Can I get an extra key for my guest/pet sitter/caregiver? Extra keys may be issued upon approval, and a key deposit may be required to check out an additional key. Contact your Site Manager to find out about necessary paperwork. Previous Next

< Back Previous Next Rent and Access Rent When is rent due? When is my rent considered late? Rent is due on the 1st of the month. Rent is considered late if it is received after the 5th of the month. There is a $75 fee for late rent. There is a $5 late fee for our HUD subsidized units. *While the statewide and city COVID eviction moratorium is in effect, late fees will not be assessed. Can I pay in cash? No, rent may be paid online or by personal check, cashier's check, or money order. Can I pay rent online? Yes! You can pay rent online with your checking or savings account or by credit card. You will need to contact your site manager to get information to sign up. Visit https://pay.bellwetherhousing.org for more information. Where can I get a money order? Money orders are available at post offices, and at most grocery and convenience stores. How do I fill out a money order/how do I fill out my rent check? Bellwether Housing will not accept a check or money order that is not correctly and completely filled out. Bellwether staff cannot complete checks or money orders for you. Personal Checks must include: Pay to the Order of: Bellwether or Apartment Name Rent Payment Amount in numbers (example: $678.00) Rent Payment Amount written out (example: Six Hundred Seventy-Eight and no/00) Apartment Number — if it is not in the printed address, write your apartment number in the note section at the bottom left of the check Your Signature — sign your name in the signature section of the check (bottom right hand corner) Your Signature — sign your name in the signature section of the check (bottom right hand corner) Money Orders must include: Pay to the Order of: Bellwether or Apartment Name Your Name/Signature in the From section Apartment Number - write your apartment number in the Address or Note section See a money order example. What can I do if I can't pay my rent on time? Contact your Site Manager as soon as possible to see if a payment plan may be an option. Also contact the Resident Services team, they can help you find rental assistance and other resources. Previous Next