§ VA Virginia
County permits
James City County
James City County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated James City County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- James City County Community Development, Building Safety & Permits Division
- Online portal
- JCC PermitLink (Tyler EnerGov Citizen Self Service) ↗
- Phone
- 757-253-6626
- Address
- 101 Mounts Bay Road, Building E, Williamsburg, VA 23185
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in James City County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for James City County, Virginia. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.