On June 4, 2018 the Albany City Council approved an ordinance that added Section 5-25 “Rent Review" to the Albany Municipal Code establishing a Rent Review Program. The ordinance regulates most residential rental units in Albany and provides a mediation process for qualifying rent increases. Landlord participation in the rent review process is mandatory, but all recommendations are non-binding.    

The Rent Review Program was directed by the City Council on June 4, 2018. The Rent Review Ordinance and associated Rent Review Program will be effective November 2, 2018. 

Rent Review Program Forms 

Notice of Availability of Rent Review

Rent Review Request Form

Landlord Response Form

Rent Review Program Information

Rent Review Ordinance No. 2018-02

Frequently Asked Questions

Renter & Landlord Information

Rent Review Ordinance Community Workshops

Rent Review Ordinance Overview

Additional Resources for Renters / Landlords

Rent Review Program Reports

Neighborhood Services Report Nov. 2018 - Nov. 2019

Program Administrator Report Nov. 2018 - Nov. 2019

FY 2019 & FY 2020 Financial Summary

Rent Review Status Report 2021                                                                     

Rent Review Status Report 2022

Rent Review Status Report 2023