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What Albany’s new construction tax costs

Written September 1st, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Owners planning to build projects in Albany may want to file for permits before the end of the year. After that, they’ll get hit with the city of Albany’s latest new tax.


Next in Albany: A tax on new construction

Written December 14th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Hoping to promote less expensive housing, one of the first things the new Albany City Council will do next month is to add a city tax on new construction valued at more than $50,000.


Albany considers tax on new construction

Written November 10th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Albany city officials would like developers to build housing that more people can afford. To that end, the city council is talking about taking three steps, one of which is enacting an excise tax on new construction.


 
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