County permits

York County

York County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated York County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: York County Planning and Development Services, Division of Building Safety
Website: York County Customer Service and Permit Portal (CIVICS) ↗
Online portal: York County Customer Service and Permit Portal (CIVICS) ↗
Phone: 757-890-3522
Email: bldgsafety@yorkcounty.gov
Address: 100 County Drive, Suite B, Yorktown, VA 23692

Full unincorporated York County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in York County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for York 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.