Administrative overview · FIPS 18047
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 Area Plan Commission and 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
765-647-5731
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Franklin County Government Center, 1010 Franklin Avenue, Room 107, Brookville, IN 47012
Operating hours
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; closed 12:00-1:00 p.m. for lunch
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
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 Area Plan Commission and 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 765-647-5731.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
Contact Building Inspector Keith Spears at inspector@franklincounty.in.gov or the Area Planning office at 765-647-5731 to arrange building inspections and confirm submittal requirements.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
The county Building Department administers applicable Indiana building and fire-safety requirements together with the Franklin County Area Zoning Code; the public 2026 page does not identify a specific state code edition. A Location Improvement Application is listed as required for any structure. The public department page does not publish a complete list of cosmetic or minor-work exemptions; jurisdiction excludes Batesville Corporation, which has its own municipal authority.