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Housing Permit Counts and Unit Totals Underpin Anchorage Neighborhood Projects
City data on dwelling units and specific project tallies track progress on the 10,000-home target.
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Anchorage is pursuing a goal to add 10,000 homes within a decade, with over 400 dwelling unit permits counted in 2025 and 500+ anticipated in 2026. These figures form the core data behind neighborhood housing activity across multiple sites.
Citywide Permit Statistics
The permit numbers reflect steady annual output. Over 400 dwelling unit permits were recorded in 2025, followed by an expectation of more than 500 in 2026. This pace supports incremental additions in established neighborhoods and new sites alike.
Project Unit Counts and Locations
The Powder Reserve West project by Eklutna Inc. will add 1,100 units near the North Eagle River highway. Raspberry Townhomes in South Anchorage's Sand Lake neighborhood added 58 market-rate rental units through the municipality's multifamily property tax incentive program. The completed Block 96 development in downtown Anchorage added 48 market-rate units in March 2024.
ACDA Site Plans
ACDA is developing microunits and seeking developers for a multifamily workforce housing project on Fireweed Lane while planning a redevelopment of the 15-acre Denali View RV Resort site. These efforts add to the documented unit pipeline without new permit figures released yet.
The March 2024 completion of Block 96 marked the first major housing addition to downtown Anchorage in over 15 years. Powder Reserve West stands as the largest single addition listed toward the overall housing goal. Permit trends from 2025 and the 2026 outlook provide the measurable baseline for evaluating further neighborhood contributions.
Developers and the municipality continue work on the listed projects and permit processes to meet the decade target. Residents can monitor updates through the Anchorage Community Development Authority site and municipal permit records for specific site timelines.