Population 16,787; Households: 7,287; Average Persons Per Household:2.37; Percent of Single Family Housing 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 and 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 RESPONSIBLITY - No specific requirements

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

ALL PHONE NUMBERS ARE (510) AREA CODE.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT – 528-5760

POLICE DEPARTMENT 525-7300

FIRE DEPARTMENT 528-5771 WATER 287-1380

GAS & ELECTRICITY 1-800-743-5000

GARBAGE 613-8740

ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 559-6500