City Services at a Glance At times it can be confusing to determine what City department you need to contact. Here is a quick guide to some of the more common questions/issues to help provide more direct and easy access to the services you need:
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Call 9-1-1 in an Emergency. The City of Albany provides full-service police, fire, mobile crisis, and emergency medical services. Non-Emergency Police & Fire Contacts Police Contacts | albanypolice@albanyca.org | 1(510)525-7300 Fire Contacts | albanyfire@albanyca.org | 1(510)528-5770 X 5
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES | ALBANY CARES
albanycares@albanyca.org | 1(510) 559-4589 Resources and services referrals including food, meal delivery for seniors, shelter and housing, utility bill payment assistance and more.
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT | CITY CLERK OFFICE
cityhall@albanyca.org | 1(510) 528-5710 City operations oversight, public information, and City Council meeting administration and agendas. Access the City Calendar to get updated information on public meetings. Local business outreach and resource clearinghouse | 1(510) 528-5736
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
com-dev@albanyca.org | 1(510) 528-5760 Building permits via email and construction inspections. Liaison with Waste Management for solid waste and recycling services.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
accountsreceivable@albanyca.org | 1(510)528-5730 Accounts payable and receivable, business licenses.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
apworks@albanyca.org | 1(510)524-9543 Infrastructure and facilities maintenance (streets, sewer, sidewalk, trees, parks, city trash cans, etc.).
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
recinfo@albanyca.org | 1(510)524-9283 Classes, programs & summer camps. Tennis court, facility & field rentals. Friendship Club | 1(510)559-7220 Senior Center | 1(510)524-9122 Front Cover Image: Albany Bulb - photo by Emily Ferreira