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Unlocking Your Albany County Outdoor Vision: A Guide to Local Permitting

Envisioning a new outdoor enhancement for your Albany County property? From Guilderland, Colonie, and the City of Albany, to Bethlehem, Cohoes, Green Island, New Scotland, and Coeymans, Adirondack Corp. is your trusted partner. As a veteran-owned business, proudly established in 1991, we create durable, eco-friendly outdoor furniture and structures, ready to transform your space. However, before that robust firewood shed takes shape, or your new chicken coop provides a home for fowl, a crucial step involves familiarizing yourself with Albany County's specific building codes and zoning regulations.

Navigating the local regulatory landscape for outdoor construction in Albany County is a distinct process, as ordinances vary significantly across its diverse towns and villages. While Adirondack Corp. meticulously crafts your chosen utility shed, animal run-in shed, or elegant outdoor bar, the responsibility for securing the necessary municipal authorizations ultimately rests with the homeowner. Adirondack Corp. strongly recommends initiating contact with your specific local building department or planning office within Albany County prior to making your purchase or embarking on any site preparation. This proactive approach is your most effective strategy for a compliant and successful outdoor endeavor.

Find your town, village, or area in the list below to access the correct contact information. Not sure or don’t see your area? Just contact Albany County Code Enforcement at (518) 474-4073 for assistance.  

City of Albany

Inspector(s): Joshua Gold

Address: 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Albany, NY 12210

Email: codes@albanyny.gov ,  jgold@albanyny.gov 

Telephone: (518) 434-5995

Fax: (Check the Department's website or call)

Website: https://www.albanyny.gov/165/Buildings-Regulatory-Compliance 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 

Town of Berne

Inspector(s): Jonathan Heigel

Address: 1656 Helderberg Trail, Berne, NY 12023 

Email: Codes@berneny.org 

Telephone: 518- 872-1448 or 518-760-5200

Fax: (Check the Department's website or call)

Website: https://berneny.org/building-zoning/ 

Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday 9am - 4pm, Saturday 9am-12pm

Town of Bethlehem

Inspector(s): David Rice

Address: 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 

Email:  Building@townofbethlehem.org 

Telephone: (518) 439-4955 ext. 1116

Fax: (518) 439-1384

Website: https://www.townofbethlehem.org/directory.aspx?EID=41  

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Town of Coeymans

Inspector(s): Jason Chmielewski ,  Sante DeBacco

Address: 54 Mountain Rd Ext, Ravena, NY 12143

Email: jchmielewski@coeymans.org , sdebacco@coeymans.org , buildingdepartment@coeymans.org 

Telephone: (518) 756-6006 

Fax:  (Not readily available; call the office)

Website: https://www.coeymans.org/department/building-department/ 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

City of Cohoes

Inspector(s): Joseph Fahd

Address: 97 Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 

Email:  code@ci.cohoes.ny.us 

Telephone: 518-233-2127 

Fax: (518) 233-2162

Website: https://www.ci.cohoes.ny.us/185/Building-Code 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Town of Colonie

Inspector(s): Chretien T. Voerg

Address: 347 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY 12110-2286

Email:  (Not readily available; call the office)

Telephone: (518) 783-2706 or (518) 783-2712

Fax: (518) 783-2772

Website: https://www.colonie.org/departments/building/ 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Town of Green Island

Inspector(s): Maggie Alix

Address: 20 Clinton Street, Green Island, NY 12183

Email: maggiea@villageofgreenisland.com 

Telephone: (518) 273-2201 

Fax: (518)  273-2235

Website: https://villageofgreenisland.com/village/building-department/ 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Town of Guilderland

Inspector(s): Jacqueline Coons

Address: 5209 Western Turnpike, 2nd Floor, Guilderland, NY 12084

Email:  (Not readily available; call the office)

Telephone: (518) 356-1980 ext 1033 

Fax: (518) 356-1990

Website: https://townofguilderland.org/175/Building-Zoning

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Town of Knox

Inspector(s): Daniel Sherman

Address: 2192 Berne-Altamont Road,  Altamont, NY 12009

Email: buildinginspector@knoxny.org 

Telephone: (518) 872-2551

Fax: 518-269-3670

Website: https://www.knoxny.org/buildingzoning-department.html 

Office Hours: Thursdays: 5pm-7pm

Town of New Scotland

Inspector(s): Jeremy Cramer

Address: 2029 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands, NY 12159 

Email: jcramer@townofnewscotland.com 

Telephone: (518) 439-9153

Fax: (518) 513-8893

Website: http://www.townofnewscotland.com/151/Building-Department 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Town of Rensselaerville

Inspector(s): Timothy Lippert

Address: 87 Barger Rd, Medusa, NY 12120

Email: (Not readily available; call the office) 

Telephone: (518) 239-4225 , (518) 339-6030

Fax: (Not readily available; call the office) 

Website: https://www.rensselaerville.com/Code.php 

Office Hours: Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Village of Altamont

Inspector(s): (Not readily available; call the office) 

Address: 115 Main Street, Altamont, NY 12009 

Email: villagebuilding@altamontvillage.org 

Telephone: (518) 861-8554 ext 17

Fax: (Not readily available; call the office) 

Website: https://www.altamontvillage.org/home/news/building-code-enforcement-office 

Office Hours: By appointment only.

Village of Menands

Inspector(s): Lyle Darmetko

Address: 280 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 

Email: ldarmetko@menandsny.gov 

Telephone: (518) 434-2922 

Fax: (Not readily available; call the office) 

Website: https://menandsny.gov/departments/building-department/ 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Village of Voorheesville

Inspector(s): Steve Mason

Address: 29 Voorheesville Avenue, Voorheesville, NY 12186

Email: (Not readily available; call the office) 

Telephone: (518) 765-2698

Fax: (518) 765-2967

Website: https://www.villageofvoorheesville.com/directory.aspx?did=23 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM