09/27/2026
Did you know?
When you pay property taxes, a portion of those dollars supports the Port of Anacortes. We take that responsibility seriously, and there are specific limits on how Port tax levy funds can be used.
Washington public ports can levy up to $0.45 per $1,000 of assessed property value. For 2026, the Port of Anacortes' tax levy is $0.15 per $1,000 of assessed value.
At the direction of the Port of Anacortes Commission, tax levy funds can be used for four purposes:
- Property acquisition
- Industrial development, including environmental costs
- Debt service for general obligation bonds
- Public access improvements
That means tax levy dollars can help the Port acquire property for future economic development and job creation, address environmental costs associated with industrial development, or invest in improvements that expand public access to the waterfront.
Stewardship of public funds is an important part of the Port's work. We want to make sure the community understands how these dollars can—and cannot—be used.
For more financial information, including taxes, annual reports and the Port's budget, visit:
With one of eight natural deep water marine terminal facilities in Washington state, its 1,000+ slip marina, and its roughly 80 acres of commercial properties, the Port of Anacortes is instrumental to the success and economic development of the community.
