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City of York

How to apply for a building permit in City of York, North Dakota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

York City Hall

Street address
PO Box 64, York, ND 58386
Coverage
All land within York city limits.
§ 02

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.

Required documents
  • 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).
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not published. Contact Benson County Zoning Board at 701-473-5340 for guidance.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: No inspection program details identified in available web content.

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about York permits

01 Do I need a building permit in York, ND?
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.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in York, ND?
To apply for a building permit in York, ND, follow these steps: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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.
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in York, ND?
Building permit processing times in York, ND typically run Not published. Contact Benson County Zoning Board at 701-473-5340 for guidance.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
last verified April 2026 entry id permits/north-dakota/benson/york

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with York City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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