The Franklin County Building Department has adopted the 2013 Residential Code of Ohio.

• Find information about the revised code here

Franklin County Planning held a public meeting on December 11th to gather Brown Township residents’ ideas for the future. Visit the project website for more information and check back periodically for updates about the Brown Township Comprehensive Plan.

• Project information

The Community Development section administers Federal entitlement dollars the County receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

This funding supports programs and projects within the County's eligible target areas that address the needs of low and moderate income residents.

The Economic Development department assists private sector businesses to facilitate job retention and growth in order to benefit all of Franklin County’s residents.

Through targeted incentive programs focusing primarily on start-up businesses and job creation, the Franklin County Commissioners have become regional leaders in environmental sustainability. A new century requires new ideas and “smart” works in Franklin County.

The planning and zoning department works with communities to assist them in developing visions for their future in relation to land use, transportation, and environmental issues.