Anacortes City Budget

Did You Know Anacortes revises its budget four times a year during its quarterly budget amendment process?  Citizens in Anacortes have raised concerns over the city’s 2025 proposed budget.  Comments have been submitted at the City Council meetings during budget planning sessions.  At the end of 2024, the City Council approved a $124 Million budget […]

Why the Dramatic Increase in Anacortes Property Taxes

Did you know why Anacortes property taxes have dramatically increased over the last few years?  There are two main reasons for the increase: Assessed Value Increase:   Market value of Anacortes real estate and consequently assessed value of Anacortes real estate increased dramatically in 2023.  These increases resulted in an overall Anacortes property valuation increase of […]

How to Appeal Your Property Assessed Value

Did You Know that if you disagree with the County Assessors valuation of your property, you can appeal for a review?  To successfully appeal the assessed value of your property, you must show by clear and precise evidence that the value established by the Assessor is incorrect.  Some key examples as to why you might […]