Anacortes housing construction strong

Last year was a “very strong” 12-month period in terms of new housing construction in Anacortes, according to Dave Oicles, Permit Services Coordinator & Certified Arborist; Planning, Community, & Economic Development. There were 177 new dwelling unit permits issued in 2021. The breakdown of those permits is as follows: 60 new single family residences (1 is a manufactured home); 18 new cottages (14 are low-income); 13 new accessory dwelling units (ADUs); 5 new duplex dwelling units (2 buildings, 1 addition); 52 townhome dwelling units, 12 buildings (1 is low income); 29 apartment dwelling units (2 buildings, 21 units low income).