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1. Do I need a building permit for any or all of the following installations including a fence, swimming pool, siding, deck or roof repair or replace?
2. Do I need a permit to have a dumpster on my property or in the street in front of my property?
3. Do I need a building permit to install/replace my driveway?
4. What is Title VI?
5. What is discrimination under Title VI?
6. Who may file a Title VI complaint?
7. What are the Title VI complaint procedures?
8. Who do the Title VI procedures apply to?
9. How is a discrimination complaint filed?
10. How long will it take for my complaint to be resolved?
11. How do I get a permit?
12. What is the cost of a permit?
13. What is the procedure for installing a pool on my property?
14. When do you need a plumbing permit?
15. Who can do electrical work?
16. How often must I have my apartment inspected?

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1. How do I obtain a certified birth, death or marriage record?
2. How do I obtain a new dog license?
3. How do I renew an existing dog license?
4. What is the procedure for obtaining a marriage license?

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1. Are Court sessions open to the public?
2. How can I pay my fine?
3. How do I file a small claim by myself for back rent?
4. How do I file a small claim?
5. How do I get a public defender?
6. How do I contact the Court's Office?
7. What do I do if I get a parking ticket?
8. What do I do if I get a suspension notice?
9. What do I do if I get a traffic ticket?

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1. I would like to buy a HUD home. What should I do?
2. I would like to start a large business or would like to relocate my large business in Cohoes. How can the City help me?
3. I would like to start a small business in Cohoes. Are there funds available?
4. My home is in need of rehabilitation. Does the City have any programs that might help me?
5. Where and when do the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals meet?
6. Where is the Cohoes Visitors Center, and what are its hours of operation?

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1. What are the hours the pool is open?
2. When and where do I sign up for soccer?
3. When is the pool opening?
4. Where can I get an application for summer employment?

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1. Can I connect to the Internet at the Library?
2. Do you have city Directories?
3. Do you have copies of old newspapers?
4. Do you have last week's newspaper?

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1. How do I obtain a copy of crime reports?
2. How do I obtain a copy of motor vehicle accident reports?
3. How do I obtain a photo I.D.?
4. Who do I call about court appearances or related actions?

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1. How can I get rid of metal items (lawnmowers, bikes, washers, dryers, stoves, etc.)?
2. How do I dispose of bulk items (furniture, rugs, etc.)?
3. How do I dispose of tires?
4. How do I get rid of electronics and televisions?
5. What do I do if my garbage does not fit in the containers I have?