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COUNTY RECYCLING UPDATE 4/9/2020
Effective immediately. Due to a mechanical failure at the Lexington Recycle Facility, all recycling collected by Central Kentucky Hauling in the County will be taken to the landfill for at least the next month, or until the replacement part needed arrives. County...
Planning Commission 4/16/20 CANCELLED
The Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 16th, 5:30 pm at City Hall, 315 W. Second Street, has been cancelled.
COVID-19 Financial Resources
Please check out the resources below about state and federal assistance to individuals and businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Safety Net Programs Please click to enlarge. Unemployment Insurance Please click to enlarge. Paycheck Protection...
COUNTY CURBSIDE LIMB COLLECTION TO RESUME 4/2/20
Limb collection in the County will resume Thursday, April 2 - with the East side being serviced on Thursdays, and the West side on Fridays. Regular guidelines for this program must still be followed - no limbs larger than 8" in diameter, piles must not exceed 3 feet...
LAKEVIEW PARK CLOSED
Lakeview Park will be CLOSED to the general public beginning on Sunday March 29, 2020. This includes ALL park facilities and grounds. The park will remain closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during this...
OCCUPATIONAL TAX CHANGES DUE TO COVID-19
To align with the IRS tax deadline for filing and paying December 31 year end returns, the Franklin County Tax Administrator extends the Net Profit License Fee return deadline from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. All business licenses with expiration dates...
Volunteer Response Form
We HIGHLY encourage everyone who is intersted in volunteering in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to register via the form link below. Do you have resources to offer or time to volunteer during this time of need in the community? Emergency Management encourages you...
Solid Waste and COVID-19: Voucher Program Update
Effective immediately, the Landfill Voucher Program is suspended until further notice. Vouchers will not be accepted for dumping. Benson Valley will remain open during this time, but residents are encouraged not to visit the landfill unless absolutely necessary;...
Small Business Disaster Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon a request received...
Franklin County Planning & Building Codes COVID-19 Operations
Access to department Applications, Regulations, Forms and Mapping can be obtained from the Franklin County website at www.franklincounty.ky.gov Applications and Forms will be accepted by US Postal Service and email at pz@franklincountyky.com. Scans, photographs, PDF...