New construction strong in 2020, trend continues

Here are the stats for new construction issued permits in Anacortes in 2020:

Single family homes: 57
Accessory dwelling units (ADU): 14
Multi-family buildings: 5
– Three 4-unit buildings
– One 15-unit building
– One 25-unit building
Commercial Non-residential buildings: 2
– Two bedroom short term rental unit
– 15,000 sq. ft. warehouse for Lopez Island Creamery

“2021 has already started very strong,” reports City of Anacortes Permit Services Coordinator Dave Oicles. “As of today (January 15) we have already issued four new single family residences and processing two more, along with two ADUs. It’s going to be another busy year for building in Anacortes.”