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Building Permits in James City County, Virginia

Access 18,739 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.

18,739
Total permits
3,261
Last 12 months
522
Last 30 days
+173%
vs same period prior year
Jul 21, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
704
Interior remodel
555
HVAC
432
Plumbing
369
New construction
289
Solar
120
Addition
92
Mechanical
84
Foundation
83
Roofing
62

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
2026-07-21ELER-26-07373541 FRANCES BERKELEYElectrical285 sqft addition: Electrical division:
2026-07-21BLDR-26-07432905 KITCHUMS PONDRoofingConstruct a sloped roof covering over existing rear masonry and concrete patio.
2026-07-21MECR-26-04547165 HOLIDAYHVACNew SFD (2021/Basement)
2026-07-21MECR-26-04515108 MANNMechanicalINSTALL PREFAB FIREPLACE
2026-07-21ELEC-26-01377129 POCAHONTASElectricalApply site permit for 3 pole lights
2026-07-21BLDR-26-07455891 CENTERVILLEDemolitionDemolish current dwelling on property
2026-07-21GASR-26-04255154 MANNPlumbingNEW CONSTRUCTION GAS LINE INSTALL
2026-07-21PLMR-26-04975154 MANNPlumbingNEW CONSTRUCTION PLUMBING WITH SEWER AND WATER INSTALL
2026-07-21MECR-26-04525150 MANNMechanicalINSTALL PREFAB FIREPLACE
2026-07-21PLMR-26-04955559 ROLLING WOODSPlumbingGas water heater installation in garage

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 July 21, 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. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

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 6 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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