County offices and departments will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026. County Administrative and Building Department offices (located at 248 US Highway 98) will be closed to public access on Friday, January 2, 2026, due to renovation construction.  The public is encouraged to contact the office by email (permits@franklincountyflorida.gov … [Read More...] about County’s Administrative, Building Department, Zoning Offices Holiday Schedule

Update: September 29, 2025 Big Bend Transit (BBT) is pleased to share that registered passengers in Franklin County ride free on our local services. In addition, we are offering the following free regional trips: Tuesdays: Walmart shopping trips in Crawfordville Thursdays:  Trips to Tallahassee To help connect eligible residents, … [Read More...] about (Update) Free Transportation Now Available in Gulf and Franklin Counties

Franklin County is aware of scam emails being sent out requesting payment for Planning and Zoning permits. The scammer appears to be gaining the information from the P&Z Agendas and includes accurate information that was obtained from the Franklin County application. The email looks official and is asking for payment to be made via wire … [Read More...] about Scam/Fraudulent Email Notice