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Building Department


The Building Department is responsible for:

  • Building permit plan review and inspections
  • Business license inspections
  • Inspections for short-term rental permits 

Francis City requires a building permit for the construction, alteration, repair, or removal of any building or structure. Permits are also required for solar photovoltaic installations. There are exceptions for:

Francis City follows the 2021 IBC and IRC building codes. 

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