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Internal Revenue Service
Philadelphia, PA 19255
1-800-829-1040
www.irs.gov
Virginia Department of Taxation
Officer of Customer Service
P.O. Box 1115
Richmond, VA 23218-1115
Most forms are mailed directly to:
Commissioner of the Revenue's Office
Brenda Rickman
P.O. Box 179
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-8547
(804) 367-8037 (Business matters)
www.tax.virginia.gov
Local Contractor Licenses
The City of Franklin does license contractions, residential contractors, subs. Permits are required for remodeling, repair, or demolition.
City of Franklin, Building Inspections
207 West Second Avenue
Franklin, VA 23851
Email: dgoodwin@ci.franklin.va.us
(757) 562-8580
Health Department
Health Department
110 Fairview Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-6109
1-800-677-8393
Liquor License
Liquor licenses are required. Applications can be made at:
Franklin Police Department
1018 Pretlow Street
P. O. Box 993
Franklin, Virginia 23851
It will be forwarded to ABC or at the local ABC store, Franklin Plaza Shopping Center.
1-800-553-3200
Business Licenses and Taxes
Business licenses can be obtained through the Commissioner of the Revenue. Zoning Clearances are required. For information on zoning clearances, contact the Inspections/Zoning office at (757) 562-8580.
207 West Second Avenue
Franklin, VA 23851 (757) 562-8547
For more information on registering your business with the state, visit:
Virginia State Corporation Commission
City of Franklin Official Website
Personal Property
Commissioner of the Revenue
207 West Second Avenue
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-8547
Treasurer's Office
207 West Second Ave.
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-8540
Other Taxes
Franklin has a meals tax and bed tax.
Planning and Building Processes
Planning and Zoning Department
207 West Second Avenue
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-8580
Site plans are required for new construction. Appointments are encouraged. Contact Mike Foster or Donald Goodwin.
City utilities include electric, water & sewer. To find out more about having utilities turned on the utilities office can be reached at (757) 562-8536.
Business-Related Signs
Signs are permitted by the Planning and Zoning Office - (757) 562-8580. The permit fee is $10 and there is a maximum of 64 square feet.
Fire Code Regulations
Fire code regulations are enforced by the Building Inspectors office.
(757)562-8580
Home-Based Businesses
Home-based businesses are allowed with restrictions. Information can be found on the city's website at www.franklinva.com under the City Code.
Business Incentives
Downtown Franklin has low-interest loan programs. More incentives are available and are usually based on job creation. For more information at these incentives contact the Downtown Franklin Association at (757) 562-6900 or Tourism and Business Development at (757) 562-8506. |
