Albany Zoning & Land Use Guide
Official references and local checks
Use the official references below to identify the rules that apply to your address, then confirm parcel-specific requirements with the local authority before filing an application.
Official references
- Population:
- 56,828
- County:
- Linn County
- State building code:
- Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based on 2021 IBC)(statewide default)
- State ADU law:
- Yes — Oregon SB 1051 (2017) and HB 2001 (2019) require cities with populations greater than 2,500 and counties with populations greater than 15,000 to allow at least one accessory dwelling unit on each detached single-family lot within the urban growth boundary, subject to reasonable local siting and design regulations. HB 2001 also legalized middle housing (duplexes through fourplexes) in qualifying jurisdictions.
- FEMA flood map:
- Search flood zones
- Planning department:
- City of Albany Community Development Department
- Municipal code:
- View code online
- Zoning map:
- View local zoning map
Before you apply
- Call the City of Albany Community Development Department: (541) 917-7550
- Search the municipal code for the chapter that covers your zoning district and proposed use.
- Use the local zoning map to look up your parcel's zoning designation before applying for a permit.
- Check FEMA flood zone for your parcel — flood-zone status changes setbacks, foundation requirements, and insurance.
- Check your HOA CC&Rs and recorded deed restrictions — they are common in Albany and frequently restrict ADUs, fences, and exterior changes beyond what zoning allows.
Key Zoning Facts
Regulatory Layers That Apply in Albany
Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.
Federal
- FEMA flood mapping: check parcel-specific flood-zone status
- View FEMA Flood Map
State — Oregon
- Building Code: Oregon Structural Specialty Code (2021 IBC)
- State ADU Override: Yes (HB 2001 / SB 458 - Cities over 2,500 must allow ADUs; no owner-occupancy or parking mandates)
County — Linn County
City / Municipal
The municipality's zoning ordinance, building-code enforcement, and local permits form the primary local layer of land-use regulation for your property.
Overlay Districts
No overlay districts identified.
Private Restrictions
- Private covenants, deed restrictions, condominium rules, or association rules can impose requirements beyond zoning.
- Check HOA CC&Rs for additional restrictions.
Statewide Context (Oregon)
Local data for Albany is limited. The following state-level facts apply across Oregon and are inherited by this page until city-specific details are verified.
- State Building Code
- Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based on 2021 IBC)
- State ADU Preemption
- Yes — state law overrides local rules
- Coastal Zone
- Yes
- Wildfire Zones
- Yes
ADU Rules in Albany
- Max Size
- 800 sq ft
- Max Height
- 24 ft
- Rear Setback
- 5 ft
- Side Setback
- 5 ft
- Parking
- None required (per state law)
- Owner Occupancy
- Not required (per state law)
- Permit Timeline
- 4-6 weeks
Permit Costs & Timelines
Check Current Permit Fees & Timelines
Permit fees and review times can vary by project type, scope, valuation, and required approvals. Check the current schedule with the local permitting authority before filing.
Check current Albany permit information →Official Sources
City-specific