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Franklin County Building Department Services

Original title: Building Department

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The Frame

What this does

Residents and contractors must interact with this department to legally perform construction, obtain building permits, and resolve complaints within Franklin County.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property Owners

Property owners must obtain permits and undergo inspections for construction projects.

Contractors

Contractors must register with the county and adhere to disciplinary standards set by the department.

What changed

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Summary

This page serves as the central hub for Franklin County's Building Department, outlining the services provided for construction, permitting, and contractor oversight. It provides contact information for various county annex locations and links to public records and meeting information.

Key Facts

  • The Building Department reviews proposed construction plans.
  • The department issues building permits for construction projects.
  • The department performs mandatory inspections on construction sites.
  • The department investigates complaints related to building code violations.
  • The department manages the registration and disciplinary control of all contractors operating in Franklin County.
  • The department provides information regarding flood zones.
  • The department maintains a public search portal for building permits.
  • The department operates out of three primary annex locations in Apalachicola, Eastpoint, and Carrabelle.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find out if a building permit has been issued for a property?
You can use the public permits search portal provided on the Franklin County Building Department website.
Where can I report a building code violation?
You can report code violations through the 'Report a Code Violation' link provided on the department's website.
Who is responsible for registering contractors in Franklin County?
The Franklin County Building Department handles the registration and disciplinary control of all contractors.

Why It Matters

Residents and contractors must interact with this department to legally perform construction, obtain building permits, and resolve complaints within Franklin County.

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Lobbying Activity

AARP

$4,110,000

2026

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CATALYST STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of ONEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CAROL STUBBLEFIELD

on behalf of PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION OF CHICAGO

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TIMOTHY A TAYLOR

on behalf of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS' ASSOCIATION OF CITY OF CHICAGO (ECA)

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MICHAEL R LUFRANO

on behalf of HSC PLAZA AND BUILDING OPERATIONS LLC

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RON TABACZYNSKI

on behalf of BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO

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JOSEPH P. GATTUSO

on behalf of INTERPARK HOLDINGS, LLC

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MATTHEW D NUGEN

on behalf of PEOPLES GAS LIGHT AND COKE CO.

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GYATA M KIMMONS

on behalf of MCDONALD'S CORPORATION

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RON TABACZYNSKI

on behalf of BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO

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Connected Entities

locationFranklin CountyThe local government entity providing building and permitting services.Map →
locationCarrabelle Annex912 N.W. Avenue A, Carrabelle, Florida 32322.Map →
locationApalachicola Annex34 Forbes Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320.Map →
organizationFranklin County Building DepartmentThe primary government agency responsible for building and permitting services.Map →
locationFranklin County CourthousePrimary office location at 33 Market Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320.Map →
locationEastpoint Annex248 US HWY 98, Eastpoint, FL 32328.Map →
locationFranklin County Courthouse AnnexSecondary office location at 912 N.W. Avenue A, Carrabelle, Florida 32322.Map →

Sources

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www.franklincountyflorida.com

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