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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Board of Supervisors
      1. Adopted Meeting Dates & Holidays
      2. Boards & Commissions
      3. Budget Items
      4. Department Contacts
      5. District Map (PDF)
      6. Public Comment Form
      7. Contact Us
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. Agricultural Development Committee
      2. Board of Zoning Appeals
        1. Applications
        2. Public Comment Form
        3. Public Hearings- Board of Zoning Appeals
      3. Broadband Authority
      4. Building Code Appeals
        Applications
      5. Electoral Board
        1. Public Comment Form
        2. Electoral Board Public Comment Policy
      6. Industrial Development Authority
      7. Library Board
      8. Planning Commission
        1. Applications
        2. Public Comment Form
        3. Public Hearings- Planning Commission
      9. Social Services Board
    4. County Code
    5. Courts
      1. Adult Probation & Parole
      2. Circuit Court
      3. Clerk of the Circuit Court
        FOIA Policy
      4. Commonwealth Attorney
      5. General District Court
      6. Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court
        Juvenile Court Service Unit
      7. Juvenile Drug Court
      8. Magistrate
      9. Sheriff
    6. Departments A through H
      1. Aging Services
      2. Animal Control
      3. Broadband Authority
      4. Blue Ridge Water & Soil
      5. Building Inspections
        1. Building Code Resources - Digital
        2. Code Changes (PDF)
        3. Fees
        4. Forms for Building
        5. Submittal Guides
          1. Basement Finishing Guide (PDF)
          2. Deck Guidelines
          3. Dock Requirement Guidelines (PDF)
          4. Non-Residential Submittal Guide (PDF)
          5. Residential Submittal Guide (PDF)
          6. Residential Generator Guide (PDF)
          7. Retaining Wall Guide (PDF)
        6. Stay Informed
        7. 2021 Code Changes
      6. Children's Services Act (CSA)
      7. Commissioner of Revenue
        1. Business One Stop
        2. Land Use
          1. Agriculture/Horticulture Income Tax Documentation
          2. Application Process
          3. Change in Use
          4. Revalidation
          5. Roll-Back Taxes
          6. Your Role
        3. Meals Tax
        4. Personal Property Appeals
        5. Property Assessments
          2024 Reassessment 
        6. Real Estate Appeals
        7. Tax Rates and Due Dates
        8. Tax Relief
          1. Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption
          2. Elderly or Disabled Real Estate Tax Relief
          3. Personal Property Tax Relief (PPTRA)
        9. Transient Occupancy Tax
        10. Virginia State Income Tax
      8. County Administration
        1. Budget Items
        2. Catalog of State and Federal Mandates
        3. Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR)
        4. Comprehensive Plan
        5. Strategic Plan
      9. Economic Development
      10. Family Resource Center
        1. About Us
          1. Client Eligibility & Confidentiality
          2. Contact Us
          3. Events
          4. Our Background & Mission Statement
          5. Photo Gallery
          6. Statistics
        2. Services
          1. 24-Hour Hotline
          2. Case Management
          3. Court Advocacy
          4. Emergency Shelter
            "One Survivor's Story" by Cheryl Pagans
          5. Follow-Up Program
          6. Groups & Classes
            1. Teen Support Group
            2. Children's Support Through Activity Group
            3. Helping Children Who Witness Domestic Violence
            4. Stress & Anger Management Class for Adults
            5. Support Group for Adult Victims & Survivors
          7. Outreach
          8. Prevention
          9. Safety Planning
          10. Training & Public Speaking
          11. Youth & Children
        3. Resources
          1. Animal Abuse
          2. Community Needs Survey
          3. Community Resource Directory (PDF)
          4. How to Help a Friend
          5. Links of Interest
          6. Safety Plan
          7. Things to Consider When Taking Action
          8. Useful Phone Numbers
        4. Needs
          1. Donations
          2. The Friends of the Family Resource Center
          3. Internships
          4. Volunteer
        5. ESCAPE
      11. Finance
        1. Budget Items
        2. Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
      12. The Franklin Center
        1. About Us
          1. Rent the Center
            The Franklin Center Reservation Guidelines
          2. Success Board
        2. Partner Agencies
          1. Partners - A to M
            1. Brain Injury Solutions
            2. County of Franklin
            3. Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services
            4. Franklin County Adult and Career Education Center
            5. Franklin County Department of Social Services
            6. Franklin County Public Schools
            7. Goodwill of the Valleys Senior Employment Program
          2. Partners - N to Z
            1. Patrick & Henry Community College
            2. Small Business Development Center
              Patrick & Henry Community College
            3. Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce
            4. Southern Area Agency on Aging
            5. STEP, Inc.
            6. Town of Rocky Mount
            7. TRIO EOC Program: FAFSA & College Services
            8. Virginia Career Works - Blue Ridge Region
            9. Virginia Employment Commission
            10. Virginia Western Community College
              Virginia Western Community College
            11. WIOA Title 1 Programs
        3. Quick Links
          1. Staff Directory
          2. Partners
          3. Job Listings
          4. Current Class Schedule
          5. General Educational Development (GED)
          6. Success Board
          7. Local Nonprofit Listing
          8. Room Reservations
        4. Contact Us
      13. General Properties
        1. County Street Signs
        2. GovDeal Alerts - Sign Up
        3. Surplus Property Sales
      14. GIS
      15. Human Resources
    7. Departments I through Z
      1. Information Technology
        Citizen Cyber Awareness
      2. Parks & Recreation
      3. Planning & Community Development
        1. Boards & Commissions
          1. Board of Zoning Appeals
          2. Planning Commission
        2. Comprehensive Plan
          Comprehensive Plan Maps
        3. Current Planning
        4. Development Review
          Erosion & Stormwater Management
        5. Fee Schedule
        6. Forms Planning & Community Development
        7. Long-Range Planning
        8. Local Authorized On-Site Soil Evaluators
        9. Planning Monthly
        10. Septic Pump-Out Program
        11. Short Term Rentals
        12. Solar Information
        13. U.S. 220 Corridor
        14. Villages
          1. Ferrum Area Plan
          2. Union Hall Area Plan
          3. Westlake-Hales Ford Area Plan
        15. Zoning Ordinance
        16. Zoning Ordinance Update 2026
      4. Procurement
      5. Public Information
      6. Public Library
        1. About Us
          1. 24HR Library @ Summit View
          2. Annual Report
          3. Bookmobile
          4. Book Club Kits
          5. Computers & Technology
            1. 3-D Printing
            2. Printing
            3. Public Computer Access
            4. Telescope
            5. Wi-Fi Campus
          6. Displays
            Changing Art Display
          7. Friends of the Library
          8. Library Board
          9. Library Card
          10. Library Foundation
          11. Meeting Rooms
          12. New Releases
          13. Policy Manual (PDF)
          14. Westlake Branch
            Youth Services
          15. Youth Services
        2. Events
        3. Newsletter
        4. e-Resources
          1. Adult Resources
          2. Find it Virginia
          3. Youth Resources
        5. Genealogy
          1. Forms & Charts
          2. Historical Maps
          3. Informational Brochures
          4. Library Database
          5. Library History
            1. Franklin County Public Library History
            2. Mann Room Local History
        6. How Do I...
          1. Contact
            1. The Library
            2. Westlake Branch
          2. Find
            1. Annual Report
            2. Informational Brochures
            3. Library Database
            4. Resources
          3. Sign Up For
            1. Friends of the Library
            2. Library Card
            3. Library Foundation
      7. Public Safety
        1. About Us
          1. Contact Us
          2. Mission Statement
        2. Operations
          1. Chaplaincy Program
          2. EMS Stations
          3. Fire Stations
          4. Fire & Rescue Facilities Map (PDF)
          5. Fire Marshal
            1. Fire Related Permits
            2. Insurance Services Office (ISO) Ratings
          6. Operational Medical Director
          7. Ride Along Program
          8. Special Teams
          9. Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs)
        3. Animal Control
          1. About Us
            1. Animal Control Policy
            2. Contact Animal Control
          2. Animal Shelter
          3. Dog Licensing
          4. Lost & Found Animals
          5. Make a Donation
        4. Training
          1. Class Registration
          2. Forms for Public Safety Training
            1. Training Equipment Request Form
            2. Training Request Form
          3. National Incident Management System (NIMS)
          4. Student Ride Along Schedule
          5. Training Center
        5. Public Information
          1. Annual Reports
          2. Brochures
          3. CodeRED
          4. FEMA
          5. First Responders Memorial
            1. About the Park
            2. Honor a First Responder
          6. Forms
            Online Forms (Fill out & Submit)
          7. Frequently Asked Questions
          8. National Weather Service
          9. Patches
          10. VDH Emergency Medical Services
          11. Virginia Department of Emergency Management
          12. Virginia Department of Fire Programs
          13. Volunteer Portal
            1. Company Nurse
              1. Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
              2. Injury Hotline (PDF)
              3. Injury Reporting Guide (PDF)
              4. Temporary Prescription Card (PDF)
            2. Forms for Download
              1. Criminal History and Driver Record Request Form (PDF)
              2. Designation of Beneficiaries Form (PDF)
              3. Parent Liability Form (PDF)
              4. SMS Roster Form (PDF)
              5. Stipend Payment Forms (PDF)
            3. Forms for Online Submittal
              1. Change of Certification
              2. Training Equipment Request
            4. Volunteer Today
      8. Public Works
        1. Ferrum Water & Sewage Authority
        2. Landfill Cell Three Project
        3. Water Quality Reports
      9. Sheriff
      10. Social Services
        1. Social Services Board
        2. Social Services Board Minutes
        3. Job Opportunities
      11. Solid Waste
        1. Green Box Sites
        2. Manned Green Box Sites
        3. Recycling
      12. Tourism
      13. Treasurer
        1. Delinquent Taxes
        2. Dog Licenses
        3. Pay Your Taxes
        4. Real Estate Tax Sale
        5. Tax Rates & Due Dates
      14. Virginia Cooperative Extension
        1. Agriculture
          1. Agriculture Development Board
          2. Other Agriculture Service Agencies
        2. Frequently Asked Questions
        3. Volunteer at 4-H
      15. Voter Registrar
        1. Electoral Board
          1. Public Comment Form
          2. Electoral Board Minutes
          3. Electoral Board Public Comment Policy
        2. FOIA Request
        3. HR Policies
        4. Polling Place Lookup
        5. Precinct Polling Places
    8. Employment Opportunities
    9. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
      1. Make a FOIA Request
        1. FOIA Request - Administration
        2. FOIA Request - Clerk of Circuit Court
        3. FOIA Request - Commissioner of Revenue
        4. FOIA Request - Commonwealth Attorney
        5. FOIA Request - Sheriff
        6. FOIA Request - Social Services
        7. FOIA Request - Treasurer
        8. FOIA Request - Voter Registrar
      2. Our Responsibilities in Responding to Your Request
      3. Costs
    10. Online Forms
    11. Weather Information for Employees
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  3. Community

    1. Community Events
    2. Community News
    3. County Facilities
    4. Education
    5. Health & Human Services
    6. Historical Resources
    7. History of Franklin County
    8. Housing Resources
    9. Tax Rates & Due Dates
    10. Things to Do
      1. Agricultural Fair
      2. Blue Ridge Institute & Museum
      3. Blue Ridge Parkway
      4. Booker T. Washington National Monument
      5. Boones Mill Apple Festival
      6. Harvester Performance Center
      7. Historical Society
      8. Library
      9. YMCA
    11. Interpersonal Violence Resource Guide
    12. Topography & Climate
    13. Town of Rocky Mount Proposed Boundary Adjustment
    14. Visit Us
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  4. Business

    1. Agriculture
    2. Bid Opportunities
    3. Bring Your Business
    4. County Code
    5. Economic Development
    6. Employment Opportunities
    7. Franklin County GIS
    8. Housing
    9. Resource Directory
    10. Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce
    11. Tax Rates & Due Dates
    12. Transportation
    13. Workforce Development
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permits
      2. Employment Opportunities
      3. Short Term Rentals (Apply/Register)
      4. Voter Registration
    2. Contact
      1. Animal Control
      2. County Administration
      3. County Facilities
      4. Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
    3. Employee E-Mail
    4. Find
      1. Community Events
      2. Local Businesses
      3. Tax Rates & Due Dates
    5. Online Forms
    6. Report A Concern
    7. Sign Up For
      1. Library Card
      2. Notifications
      3. Recycling
    8. Submit
      1. Building Forms
      2. Online Payments
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  6. Services

    1. Animal Control
    2. Building Permits
    3. Law Enforcement
    4. Online Forms
    5. Online Payments
      1. Pay a Fine
      2. Pay Your Taxes
    6. Public Safety
    7. Solid Waste
    8. Transportation
      1. Blue Ridge Parkway
      2. Commercial Transportation
      3. Local Transportation
      4. Rural Regional Long-Range
      5. VDOT Programs & Public Involvement
    9. Utilities
    10. Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
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    Patches
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    Do Not Call Form
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    1. COVID-19 Vaccine Summary
    2. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Hub
    3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
      1. CDC Community Mitigation Strategy
      2. CDC Covid-19 Fact Sheet
      3. CDC COVID-19 Symptoms
      4. CDC Share the Facts About COVID-19
      5. CDC Stopping the Spread of Germs
    4. Coronavirus Updates for Business
    5. Questions about COVID-19 signs and symptoms?
    6. Virginia COVID-19 Cases
    7. Virginia Department of Health
    8. COVID-19 Virginia Resources
    9. Virginia-Forward-Phase-One-Guidelines
    10. Virginia-Forward-Phase-Two-Guidelines
    11. Virginia-Forward-Phase-Three-Guidelines
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    1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    2. Commonwealth of Virginia Coronavirus Updates
    3. Governor Ralph Northam
    4. Longwood Small Business Development Center
    5. Virginia Department of Health
    6. Virginia Department of Small Business
    7. Virginia Employment Commission
    8. United States Small Business Administration
    9. West Piedmont Health District
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    1. FOIA Policy
    2. Payment Agreement Policy
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    Clerk of the Circuit Court
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    1. Boards & Commissions
      1. Board of Zoning Appeals
      2. Planning Commission
    2. Comprehensive Plan
      Comprehensive Plan Maps
    3. Current Planning
    4. Development Review
    5. Erosion & Stormwater Management
    6. Fee Schedule
    7. Forms Planning & Community Development
    8. Local Authorized on Site Evaluators
    9. Planning Monthly
    10. Septic Pump Out Program
    11. Short Term Rentals
    12. Solar Information
    13. U.S. 220 Corridor
    14. Villages
      1. Ferrum Village
      2. Union Hall Plan
      3. Westlake Hales Ford Plan
    15. Zoning Ordinance
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