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Public housing agency · Anacortes, WA

HA City of Anacortes

To apply for public housing in Anacortes, WA, contact HA City of Anacortes at (360) 293-7831. The agency runs public housing from its office at 719 Q Ave.

Contact HA City of Anacortes

  • Phone(360) 293-7831
  • Fax(360) 293-8998
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address719 Q Ave
    Anacortes, WA 98221
  • CountySkagit County
  • ProgramsPublic housing only
  • HUD codeWA010

Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at HA City of Anacortes

112public housing units111 occupied (99%)
100–299HUD size category (units)

HA City of Anacortes owns and manages public housing: apartments where rent is set at about 30% of your adjusted income. It does not administer Section 8 vouchers, so for a voucher in Anacortes you need a nearby agency that does.

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS).

Income limits for HA City of Anacortes

HUD sets the income limits for Skagit County, WA based on the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA MSA figures. Public housing eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Skagit County, WA.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$25,250$42,050$67,350
2 people$28,850$48,100$76,950
3 people$32,450$54,100$86,550
4 people$36,050$60,100$96,150
5 people$38,950$64,950$103,850
6 people$44,360$69,750$111,550

HUD FY2026 income limits for Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA MSA. Area median family income: $120,200. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Anacortes

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA MSA. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$1,162
1 bedroom$1,275
2 bedrooms$1,668
3 bedrooms$2,310
4 bedrooms$2,578

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask HA City of Anacortes for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at HA City of Anacortes

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (360) 293-7831 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for public housing.
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only HA City of Anacortes can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Anacortes

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

All 32 housing authorities in Washington

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of HA City of Anacortes?

(360) 293-7831. Fax: (360) 293-8998. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is HA City of Anacortes located?

719 Q Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221, in Skagit County.

Does HA City of Anacortes offer Section 8?

No. HUD lists it as a public housing agency without Housing Choice Vouchers. For Section 8 in the area, check the nearby agencies listed on this page.

What are the income limits for HA City of Anacortes?

In Skagit County, WA, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $42,050 for one person and $60,100 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $96,150 for a family of four.

Is the HA City of Anacortes waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (360) 293-7831 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with HA City of Anacortes or HUD.