# How much will a new Whatcom County jail cost?

A preliminary estimate based on projected use identifies $137 million as a potential figure to build a new, horizontal jail/behavioral care center on LaBounty Drive.

The Yes! Safe Jail Healthy Outcomes committee is using a working number of $150 million as we expect inflation to raise costs by the time of build-out (expected to be 2026).

[*Image*](https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-city-officials-propose-designs-for-modern-jails-11562793190)

![A top down schematic of the proposed new Whatcom County jail and behavioral care center.](https://www.yeswhatcomjail.com/assets/a-top-down-schematic-of-the-proposed-new-what-4371b44336b7d0d8.jpg)

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