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Welcome to Franklin County, Florida

Franklin County is located in Florida’s Northwestern Panhandle approximately 80 miles southwest of the State capitol, Tallahassee. The county is comprised of 545 square miles and 348,800 acres. Franklin County serves more than 11,000 residents. Established in 1832, the county is governed by the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners. The Commission, which is the legislative branch of government, serves as the county governing board for the residents of the unincorporated areas.

Within Franklin County, there are two municipalities: Apalachicola and Carrabelle. Each municipality has its own government and provides city services such as police and zoning protection.

Click here for the new Building Department (Permits) Website

Click here for the new Planning & Zoning Website

News & Announcements

Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland: St. George Island Stormwater Improvements

To: All interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals Re: Franklin County, Florida; St. George Island Stormwater Improvements Construction; U.S. Department of Treasury; RESTORE Act Direct Component Grant Program In accordance with Treasury regulations at 44 CFR Part 9, Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is issuing this notice to … [Read More...] about Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland: St. George Island Stormwater Improvements

Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland: County-wide Dune Restoration

To: All interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals Re: Franklin County, Florida; County-wide Dune Restoration Construction; U.S. Department of Treasury; RESTORE Act Direct Component Grant Program In accordance with Treasury regulations at 44 CFR Part 9, Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is issuing this notice to solicit public … [Read More...] about Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland: County-wide Dune Restoration

SHIP Applications

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners through the Franklin County S.H.I.P Program will be accepting applications for Fiscal years 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025, for the Down Payment Assistance, Emergency Repair, Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation, and Demolition/Reconstruction programs. Applications will be accepted beginning May 2nd, … [Read More...] about SHIP Applications

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