This video covers the floodplain permitting process. All homes impacted by the recent flooding must obtain a floodplain permit regardless of the amount of damage that the structure received.If your house received “substantial” damage you need to complete the General...

Please check out this flyer that contains important information about permitting as you begin the process of rebuilding after our recent flood. Our top priority is ensuring the safety of our citizens. Please call our Planning & Zoning department at (502) 875-8701...

We are so excited to share that Franklin County has received funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program to create a county-wide Safety Action Plan. This plan will help to identify needed safety improvements...

The 2025 Easter at Lakeview Park this afternoon was a major success. Hundreds of children and their families enjoyed a fun filled afternoon at our beautiful park. The annual event is co-hosted by the Fiscal Court and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office KY. We want to...

Please join the Franklin County Fiscal Court and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office KY at Lakeview Park TOMORROW, Saturday, April 12, at 1:00 PM for the annual Easter at Lakeview event. Thank you to our title sponsor Traditional Bank! We want to thank Buffalo Trace...

2024 TAX FILING UPDATE: Disaster Relief: The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in the entire state of Kentucky affected by the recent severe storms and flooding. Taxpayers have until November 3, 2025 to file tax returns and make tax payments. KY...

Michael Mueller, Franklin County Judge Executive and Mayor Layne Wilkerson attended a press conference at Buffalo Trace Distillery this morning. The company provided an update about recovery operations at the facility. Judge Mueller noted, that despite their own...

The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Department has created this informational flyer about our current flood event. For more information please contact the office at (502) 875-8701. Our staff is ready and able to help our constituents navigate this difficult...