Code Compliance

PROCESS FOR RESPONSE TO REPORTED CODE VIOLATIONS
Reports of work being performed without permit, in violation of the City of Albany Building Code, and/or in violation of ORS 479.550, 479.620, 447.030, 447.040, 693.030, and 693.040 are accepted in person or via mail, telephone or fax.

INVESTIGATION OF REPORTED VIOLATIONS
Reports as described above are investigated to determine whether or not a violation exists. If no violation exists, the case is closed. If a violation exists, there are several possible actions that may be taken by the Division, including, but not limited to, stop work orders, assessment of investigation fees, citation into (Municipal or District) Court, and referral to the Building Codes Division Compliance Section through the process identified in ORS and OAR.

NOTICES OF PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTIES
As per ORS 455.156, the Division acts as an agent of the respective state boards in the issuance of proposed assessments of civil penalties.

Albany Development Fees (820K pdf)

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