Grow Your Albany Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From Northgate / Nottingham, Westover, Radium Springs to Leesburg — MaidProfit gives Albany cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs, automate operations, and scale faster.
Albany Cleaning Market Overview
Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, IBISWorld Industry Report, MaidProfit Booking Data, MaidProfit Market Analysis, US Census Bureau, Zillow Home Value Index
Why Albany Is a Strong Market for Cleaning Businesses
Home to 69,000+ residents, Albany is Georgia's #11 most populous city. Albany is the commercial hub of Southwest Georgia, anchored by the Marine Corps Logistics Base and Phoebe Putney hospital system. Its low cost of living makes it an affordable market to launch a cleaning business with solid earning potential. The city's economy — powered by Marine Corps Logistics Base, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Procter & Gamble — supports thousands of dual-income households that need professional cleaning.
The median household income in Albany is $33,500, and the median home value sits at $110,000. Neighborhoods like Northgate / Nottingham, Westover, Radium Springs represent the core of the residential cleaning market, with homeowners who value recurring service and reliability.
Albany's South Georgia location brings long, hot summers and mild winters with heavy humidity, creating year-round demand for thorough cleaning and mold prevention. Combined with steady population trends and new construction, Albany provides a reliable pipeline of new and recurring cleaning clients year-round.
Low Startup Costs + Steady Military Demand
Albany's affordable cost of living means you can launch a cleaning business with minimal overhead. The Marine Corps base and Phoebe Putney hospital provide a steady client pipeline. MaidProfit helps you grow from day one.
Top Albany Neighborhoods for Cleaning Businesses
The top areas where cleaning businesses are growing fastest.
Everything Albany cleaning companies need
From scheduling to invoicing — everything you need to run your Albany cleaning business.
What Albany Cleaners Charge
Albany cleaning rates reflect the local cost of living. Here's what businesses in the area charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $65 – $150 | $100 |
| Deep Cleaning | $130 – $280 | $195 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $155 – $320 | $230 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.05 – $0.11 | $0.07 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $55 – $125 | $85 |
Northgate and Nottingham homes command premium rates for Albany. The Marine Corps base drives steady move-in/move-out demand. Lower cost of living means lower startup costs for new cleaning businesses.
Albany Cleaning Business Requirements
Albany Business License
Albany requires an Occupation Tax Certificate. Apply through the City of Albany Finance Department. Dougherty County may require additional registration.
Georgia Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Georgia Secretary of State ($100 filing fee). Albany requires a business license through the city's Finance Department.
Sales Tax Requirements
Georgia charges 4% state sales tax plus Dougherty County local taxes. Cleaning services are generally not subject to sales tax in Georgia.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for Albany cleaning businesses. Most commercial clients require proof of at least $500K coverage. Expect $280–$500/year.
Workers' Compensation
Georgia requires workers' comp for businesses with 3+ employees. Budget $1.20–$2.50 per $100 of payroll.
Federal EIN
Required if hiring employees. Free to obtain online from the IRS.
Get your Albany cleaning company up and running fast
No technical setup required — get MaidProfit running for your Albany operation today.
Plans for Albany cleaning businesses
Flat monthly pricing with no hidden fees — pick the plan that matches your Albany business.
- 50 jobs per month
- Single user account
- Professional booking portal
- Client management
- Simple invoicing
- Revenue analytics
- External tool connections
- No job limits
- Up to 10 team members
- Online scheduling + client portal
- Full CRM
- Hands-free invoicing & payments
- Business analytics
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Includes all Growth features
- No team size limits
- Multiple location management
- Custom reporting
- VIP support & guided setup
- Developer API access
- White-label branding
Every plan starts with a free 14-day trial — no credit card needed.
What Makes MaidProfit Right for Albany
Trusted by cleaning businesses everywhere
Real feedback from cleaning business operators across the country.
“We started in Northgate and now serve all of Albany and Leesburg. MaidProfit's scheduling and invoicing let me focus on growing instead of paperwork. We've doubled our team in a year.”
“Military families at the logistics base need reliable cleaning during PCS moves. MaidProfit helps us manage 15+ turnovers monthly alongside our recurring residential clients. It keeps everything organized.”
“From Northgate homes to Mock Road offices, MaidProfit handles our mixed client base perfectly. Online booking brings in new clients every week. Revenue is up 35% since we started using it.”