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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for York
Unclear. York may have a legally incorporated status but effectively no active municipal government capacity for permit issuance. Contact the Benson County Zoning Board for guidance.
Note: No exemptions identified in available web content. Contact the Benson County Zoning Board for clarification.
- Completed building permit application
- Project details
- Building code
- Not confirmed. No city-specific building code or zoning ordinance was identified. At a population of 17 residents, York may have a legally incorporated status but effectively no active municipal government capacity for permit issuance.
- Contractor requirements
- Standard ND state requirements apply. General contractors with contracts exceeding $4,000 must hold a North Dakota contractor license. Electrical work requires a licensed electrician (ND State Electrical Board). Plumbing work requires a licensed plumber (ND State Plumbing Board).
Application process
Typical processing: Not published. Contact Benson County Zoning Board at 701-473-5340 for guidance.
- 01 Contact York City Hall by mail (PO Box 64, York, ND 58386) or via Benson County Zoning Board (701-473-5340) for referral and to determine permit requirements.
- 02 For any construction project, given the extremely small population, it is possible that no formal local permit program exists. County zoning requirements may apply by default.
- 03 In the absence of a functioning local permit office, consult Benson County Zoning Board at 701-473-5340 and the ND Commerce Department's building codes program at 701-328-7931.
Typical processing time: Not published. Contact Benson County Zoning Board at 701-473-5340 for guidance.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: No inspection program details identified in available web content.
Frequently asked
Common questions about York permits
01 Do I need a building permit in York, ND? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in York, ND? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in York, ND? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with York City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.