Departments

Assessor

The City Assessor's Office is responsible for assessing all vacant, residential and commercial properties at full market value.

Building & Code

The Building Department encompasses Code Enforcement and Engineering. The department handles the MS4 or storm water program, code complaints, building permits, rental occupancy permits, and vacant buildings.

City Clerk

The City Clerks Office is the official recording and corresponding secretary of the Common Council and the Board of Managers.

City Court

View the court's hours and schedules and see what matters the City Court handles.

Civil Service

The City Civil Service Department administers Civil Service examinations and fills non-appointed positions according to State Civil Service Law.

Comptroller

The Comptroller is the chief fiscal officer of the City. It is his job to monitor spending and revenues in keeping with the Mayor's directives and within the limits established in the annual budget.

Corporation Counsel

The City Corporation Counsel serves as legal advisor to the Council, Mayor and other City officials.

Community & Economic Development

Engineering

The Engineering Office coordinates a variety of activities and services, including the preparation of plans and specifications for public works construction, and is responsible for the design approval and inspection of public facilities for the City.

Fire Department

Review the Fire Department's contact information and learn about open burn regulations in Cohoes.

Human Services & Recreation

Library

Learn information about the history of the local library.

Office of Building & Planning

Planning Department

Police Department

Public Works

Find out about recycling, garbage, water quality and more.

Storm Water Management Coalition

The City is responsible for monitoring how much rainwater flows into our local streams and must be watchful of the pollutants carried along the way.

Treasurer

The primary function of the Treasurer's Office is billing and collecting City, County as well as water/sewer utility bills.