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Albany Zoning Map and Code

This page links to the official City of Albany zoning map, an interactive GIS map, and zoning code in Albany County, New York. Use the map to find a property's zoning district, then look that district up in the zoning code to see what you can build.

About City of Albany

Municipality:

Albany

Municipality Type:

City

County:

Albany County

State:

New York

Map Type:

GIS

Land Area:

21.404 sq mi

Water Area:

0.532 sq mi

Albany Zoning Map (GIS)

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Albany Zoning Code

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How to read the Albany zoning map

  1. Open the City of Albany zoning map and type the address into its search box.
  2. Note the zoning district code shown on the parcel, such as R-1 or C-2.
  3. Look up that district in the Albany zoning code to see the allowed uses, setbacks and height limits.

New to zoning? Read how to find a property on a zoning map, see what residential, commercial and industrial zoning allow, or estimate what you can build with the lot coverage calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

To find the zoning of your property in Albany, you can click here to find your property on the zoning map, and then click here to learn more details about the specific zoning.

Albany is in Albany County, New York. You can find zoning maps for other cities and towns in Albany County on the county page.

Albany is a city. It is an incorporated city in New York, which means it has its own local government and can adopt its own zoning rules. Read more about the difference between a town and a city.

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ⓘ Note: For the most up-to-date zoning clarification, contact the municipality's planning department directly. We provide direct links to official maps and zoning code sources. These are the same references used by local staff.

Other Zoning Maps in Albany County