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Franklin council adopts permit-fee increases averaging about 9%, effective Jan. 1
Summary
The council approved three ordinances to raise building, plumbing and electrical/HVAC permit fees—averaging roughly a 9% increase—effective Jan. 1, 2026. Council asked staff for clarified technology-fee language and a finance follow-up on expected revenue impacts.
The City of Franklin Common Council on Dec. 2 approved ordinances to repeal and recreate fee schedules for building, plumbing and electrical permits, citing a consumer-price-index-based increase that averages about 9%.
A city director told the council that permit fees had not increased since February 2022 and that the proposed changes…
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