Welcome!

This official government website of Franklin County provides information about your local county
government and the services we  provide. Each county office has a department page on this site.
Please  visit the department's web page for contact information, location, and hours of operation.

.: Quick Links    

Where do I find....?
Closed Roads & Bridges
Real Estate/GIS Website
HIPAA Privacy Policy
Birth/Death/Marriage Records
Board Agenda & Minutes
County Code of Ordinances
General County Maps
Iowa Land Records Online
Passport Information & Application
Register to Vote
Sheriff's Foreclosure Sales
Tax Payment Online
Vehicle Renewal Online
Zoning Map Atlas - Unofficial 
Embargoed Bridges Map

.: Forms

Board Appointment Application
Check Non-Payment Form
Driver License Forms
Election Forms
Fireworks Permit Application 
Motor Vehicle Forms
Property Tax Forms


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.: News & Events

County Offices CLOSED
All Franklin County offices in the Courthouse, Community Resource Center, Conservation, and Engineer's Office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 27, 2013, in observance of Memorial Day.

Changes to Level of Service on Desginated Roads
The Board of Supervisors passed Resolution No. 2013-15 at the April 24th Board Meeting that changes the level of service for several roads in Franklin County. These changes are effective immediately.

Road Service Level Changes Map (.pdf)
Resolution No. 2013-15 (.pdf)

2013 Tax Assessment Notices
The 2013 Franklin County tax assessments have been sent. For more information, please check out the Assessor News.

2013 Noxious Weeds
The Board of Supervisors passed the 2013 Noxious Weed Control Resolution. It is the responsibility of land owners to prevent the growth of designated noxious weeds, including in the right-of-way. View weed control information...

Dust Control
Franklin County will again be allowing the application of dust control in front of rural residences between May 1st and October 1st this year. Residents who want dust control need to contact and approved licensed contractor directly. Click here for more information....

Franklin County Department of Human Services (DHS)
The Department of Human Services does not maintain regular office hours in Franklin County. They are available by appointment only. Please call 800-873-1340 to make an appointment.

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