FRANKLIN COUNTY · LOCALbuilding permit

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Franklin County Building and Contractor Services Information

Original title: Building / Contractor Services

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The Frame

What this does

Residents and contractors must use the Franklin County Building Department's new website to apply for permits, schedule inspections, and verify contractor registrations for construction projects within the county.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property owners in Franklin County

They must use the department's services for construction projects and permitting.

Contractors in Franklin County

They are subject to registration and disciplinary control by the Building Department.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

This document serves as the informational portal for the Franklin County Building Department, outlining the services provided for construction, permitting, and contractor oversight. It directs residents to a new dedicated website for managing building and permitting needs.

Key Facts

The Franklin County Building Department has launched a new website for all building and permitting needs.
The department reviews proposed construction plans.
The department issues building permits.
The department maintains a public permits search portal.
The department performs construction inspections.
The department investigates building code complaints.
The department manages the registration and disciplinary control of all contractors operating in Franklin County.
The department provides flood zone information.
The Franklin County Courthouse is located at 33 Market Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320.
The Apalachicola Annex is located at 34 Forbes Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320.
The Eastpoint Annex is located at 248 US HWY 98, Eastpoint, FL 32328.
The Carrabelle Annex is located at 912 N.W. Avenue A, Carrabelle, FL 32322.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I search for existing building permits?

You can use the public permits search portal available on the new Franklin County Building Department website.

Who handles contractor registration in Franklin County?

The Franklin County Building Department is responsible for the registration and disciplinary control of all contractors.

How do I report a building code violation?

The website provides a link to report code violations under the 'Quick Links' section.

Why It Matters

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Lobbying Activity

MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES

on behalf of WOMEN CONSTRUCTION OWNERS

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Connected Entities

locationCarrabelle Annex“912 N.W. Avenue A, Carrabelle, Florida 32322”Map →

other850-275-9890“Phone number for the Franklin County Courthouse Annex.”Map →

locationApalachicola Annex“34 Forbes Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320”Map →

other850-653-8861“Phone number for the Franklin County Courthouse.”Map →

organizationFranklin County Building Department“The primary government body responsible for building and permitting services.”Map →

organization2K Web Group“Developer of the Franklin County website.”Map →

locationFranklin County Courthouse“Primary office location at 33 Market Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320.”Map →

locationEastpoint Annex“248 US HWY 98, Eastpoint, FL 32328”Map →

locationFranklin County Courthouse Annex“Secondary office location at 912 N.W. Avenue A, Carrabelle, Florida 32322.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.franklincountyflorida.com

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