3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Albany County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Albany County is not covered by NYS Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA) rent stabilization — only NYC and Nassau, Rockland, Westchester, plus opt-in municipalities qualify. HSTPA 2019 applies statewide for tenant protections, but no rent caps in Albany County.
Albany County has no countywide just-cause eviction law. NYS Good Cause Eviction Law (2024, Ch. 56 Part HH) applies only in NYC and opt-in municipalities. HSTPA 2019 and RPAPL Article 7 govern evictions statewide with enhanced tenant protections.
Albany County cities and towns require rental registration. City of Albany requires a Residential Occupancy Permit (ROP) with inspection every 30-36 months; Cohoes and Watervliet require annual registration. Violations bring fines up to $1,000 per unit.
2 cities in Albany County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
See every category we cover for Albany County — parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Albany County Ordinance Hub →