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Building Permits in James City County, Virginia

Access 54,864 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.

54,864
Total permits
5,702
Last 12 months
46
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
Aug 8, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
1,223
Plumbing
1,098
Interior remodel
836
HVAC
752
New construction
377
Mechanical
220
Addition
125
Foundation
112
Solar
111
Signage
106

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

Most active contractors by permit volume in James City County.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-08ELER-26-08039002 DIASCUND RDElectricalBuild electrical service and connect to the new home
2026-08-08BLDR-26-08416223 OLD MOORETOWN RDDemolitionDemolish and Remove detached garage due to crossing onto neighbor’s property.
2026-08-07MECR-26-0502133 SUGAR BUSHMechanicalAdd duct work to newly finished rooms providing registers. No new units or others.
2026-08-07BLDR-26-08373043 N RIVERSIDE DRRenovationReplacing 2 existing buildings with a new metal building
2026-08-07WELL-26-00169557 BARNES RDOtherCLASS IIIB DOMESTIC WATER WELL
2026-08-07PLMR-26-05587069 CUNNINGHAM DRPlumbingInstall plumbing and connect fixtures in a new construction single-family dwelling.
2026-08-07MECC-26-00665707-1 RICHMOND RDMechanicalEQUAL REPLACEMENT OF ONE 10-TON PACKAGED GAS/ELECTRIC ROOFTOP UNIT
2026-08-07GASR-26-04587069 CUNNINGHAM DRHVACInstall low pressure natural gas piping to appliances and connect fixtures in a ne...
2026-08-07ELER-26-08025408 SALZMAN STElectricalDetached Garage
2026-08-07ELER-26-08015408 SALZMAN STElectricalNew House

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 8, 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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