Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement: Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone Number: (229) 438-3913
Location: 240 Pine Ave, Suite, 300, Albany, GA 31701
Mail: P.O. Box 447, Albany, GA 31702
Alarm Administratior: 229-431-3284
Lynn McCracken
Office Hours 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
The Albany Code Enforcement Department is responsible for the general health, safety and welfare of the community within the boundaries of the City of Albany and Dougherty County as they relate to businesses, construction, occupancy and maintenance of buildings, structures and property. The Department is a law enforcement agency and as such, is comprised of certified law enforcement officers and civilian inspectors, in addition to the civilian support employees. The Department is comprised of two divisions. The Administration/Enforcement Division’s primary duties include the prevention, identification, correction or abatement of violations of all applicable laws, codes and ordinances. The Services Division is primarily responsible for investigating and regulating all of the businesses that have an alcohol license and/or occupation tax certificates (formerly known as business licenses). Other duties include taxi enforcement, training to area merchants to help prevent the sale of alcohol to underage people and administering the false alarm reduction program. This Division is also responsible for security of the Municipal Court, and the delivery of summons & warrants issued by that court.
Telephone Number: 229-438-3913
Alarm Administration: 229-431-3284