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Building Permits in Albany, New York

Part of Albany County.

We have not yet verified rules published by Albany itself. Below are the New York rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in Albany are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Albany County handles applications.

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