Licenses & Permits

The Franklin County Development Authority offers business assistance to new and existing industries. For more information about doing business in Franklin County, Alabama, contact us at (256) 332-8726.

Environmental Permitting

Alabama Environmental Permitting in Franklin County AL
Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)
ADEM handles all major national environmental regulations including Clean Air, Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water.
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Permits & Services Division
Russell Kelly, Chief
PO Box 301463
Montgomery, AL 36130
Phone: 334-271-7714
Fax: 334-271-7950

Building Permits / Business License

Franklin County AL Building Permits and City Planning Departments

Russellville Building and City Planning Department
Bill Fuller, Building Inspector
City Hall
PO Box 1000
400 North Jackson Avenue
Russellville, AL 35653
Phone: 256-332-6060
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Red Bay Zoning Department
Tracy Bolding, Revenue Officer
City of Red Bay
P.O. Box 2002
203 4th Avenue SW
Red Bay, AL 35582
Phone: 256-356-4473
Phil Campbell City Hall
Ann Bragwell, City Clerk
Phone: (205) 993-5313
Online business license renewal
Vina City Hall
Sue Raper, City Clerk
Phone: (256)356-4996
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Hodges City Hall
Frankie Petree, City Clerk
Phone: (205) 935-3445

Franklin County Business License Contact

Unincorporated areas in Franklin County have no zoning. For business license information outside city limits contact the Franklin County Probate Judge’s Office (256) 332-8800