Administrative overview · FIPS 12037
Franklin County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Franklin County Building Department
For a project in or near Franklin County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
(850) 653-9783 extension 3
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
248 US Highway 98, Eastpoint, FL 32328
Operating hours
Operating hours not verified
Review expectation
Approximately 3-5 business days for a complete development permit application; building-permit review timing is N/A.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Franklin County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Franklin County Building Department is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact (850) 653-9783 extension 3.
How long might review take?
Approximately 3-5 business days for a complete development permit application; building-permit review timing is N/A.
How are inspections scheduled?
All inspections and final approvals are coordinated through the Building Department clerk. Applicants may submit through the CitizenServe portal or contact the department at (850) 653-9783 extension 3; the residential application requires the applicant to schedule all required inspections.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
N/A; the current public Franklin County Building Department pages reviewed do not identify a specific 2026 code edition. Applicable county zoning, floodplain, development, and Florida construction requirements still apply. N/A; the public building pages reviewed do not publish a separate detailed list of minor or cosmetic building-permit exemptions. Development permits are required before building permits for many projects that alter lot coverage, including new construction, additions, accessory structures, site preparation, sheds, decks, and new or altered fencing.