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Building Permits in James City County, Virginia

Access 54,837 building permits issued in James City County, Virginia through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official James City County open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

54,837
Total permits
6,126
Last 12 months
651
Last 30 days
+17%
vs same period prior year
Aug 6, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
1,327
Plumbing
1,190
HVAC
804
Interior remodel
706
New construction
389
Mechanical
243
Renovation
155
Solar
128
Addition
127
Foundation
117

Permit data by trade in James City County

Drill into the most common permit categories in James City County.

Top contractors in James City County

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Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in James City County, Virginia. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-06BLDR-26-08335133 MANNNew constructionNew, single-family residence.
2026-08-06MECR-26-0501209 BULWELLMechanicalinstall vent free firebox
2026-08-06LDSW-26-00191831 JAMESTOWN 4730100001OtherJCC PC189 BMP Maintenance
2026-08-06PLMR-26-0552166 DEVONPlumbingReplacement of water main via directional boring.
2026-08-06BLDR-26-08327157 HOLIDAYNew constructionNew, single-family residence.
2026-08-06ELER-26-07975306 TOWERElectricalInstall two GFCI outlets.
2026-08-06PLMR-26-0555109 RANDOLPHSPlumbingInstallation of cross connection and backflow prevention assembly for irrigation s...
2026-08-06PLMR-26-0554113 RANDOLPHSPlumbingInstallation of cross connection and backflow prevention assembly for irrigation s...
2026-08-06PLMR-26-0553112 THE GREENPlumbingReplacement of water main via directional boring.
2026-08-06SIGN-26-00611001 GALTSignageColonial Behavioral Health Center for Support & Wellness

Access James City County permit data via API

Query James City County, Virginia permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all James City County permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=James%20City%20County&state=VA&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get James City County permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official James City County open data portal (the official city portal) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the James City County data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for James City County, Virginia was issued on August 6, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access James City County permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter James City County permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export James City County permit data?

Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

How long does a James City County building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in James City County, Virginia is 4 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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