Welcome to the Albany County Department for
Economic Development Conservation and Planning

Our primary mission is to study the planning, economic development, and conservation needs of Albany County; to formulate and/or carry out plans and recommendations which promote sound and coordinated planning of the entire County; to advise the County Executive, County Legislature, and County Planning Board in such matters.

We are the support staff for the Planning Board and, as such, provide information and technical expertise to assist with their review of land use, zoning, and subdivision applications.

The department is headed by a Director who is appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the Legislature.

The department's structure is organized in the following areas (click title for additional information):

• Economic Development
• Office of Natural Resource Conservation
• Stormwater Program
• Graphic Arts and Mapping

Please Note: Planning and Land Use is now managed by the Albany County Department of Public Works (DPW).