Albany

Population: 16,787
Households: 7,287
Avg Per Household 2.37
Percent SFH 51%( (based on the 1/00 est. from the California Department of Finance)
Transfer Tax $8.50 per thousand of purchase price

POINT OF SALE ORDINANCE –CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE OF UPPER SEWER LATERAL ORDINANCE

This ordinance applies to all properties at the point of sale. The upper sewer lateral line must be tested and either repaired or replaced to meet the city standards prior to the sale of any property. Necessary permits must be issued and stamped Certificate of Compliance produced prior to close of escrow.For More Information call 528-5760.

SIGN ORDINANCE/RESTRICTIONS

None at this time.

SPECIAL STUDY ZONE

none

BONDS OR ASSESSMENTS

There are a number of assessments that appear on the property tax bill. They include:

Lighting & Landscaping $75.54
Library $44.80
Paramedics $30.84
Open Space $69.00
Storm Drain $22.62
City Sewer $188.16
School Bond .153% of assessed value

For more information, call the city Treasurer at 528-5730

RENT CONTROL

None in Albany at this time

LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITY

No specific requirements

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

PLANNING DEPTARTMENT (510) 528-5760
POLICE DEPARTMENT (510) 525-7300
FIRE DEPARTMENT (510) 528-5771
ELECTRICITY 1-800-743-5000
SCHOOL DISTRICT (510) 559-6500
WATER (510) 287-1380
GAS 1-800-743-5000
GARBAGE (510) 613-8740