Frequently Asked Questions

Mark L. Bellamy, Jr., County Administrator
 $285,000.00

Brian P. Fuller, Deputy County Administrator
$206,056.00

Richard E. Hill, Jr., County Attorney
$205,200.00

Susan M. Goodwin, Assistant County Administrator
 $195,000.00

D. Terry Hall, Director of Emergency Communications
$181,522.00

Timothy D. Wyatt, Director of Information Technology
 $177,634.00

Rose M. McKinney, Director of Human Resources
$170,000.00

Robert L. Krieger, III, Director of Public Works
 $166,235.00

Allen W. Baldwin, Fire Chief
$166,000.00

Theresa S. Owens, Director of Finance
 $165,525.00

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Find all York County job opportunities, employee benefits and more on our Human Resources webpage. 

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Board of Supervisor Meetings are live, Tuesday at 6 pm and rebroadcast Wednesday - Friday at 11 am, 7 pm, and 11 pm and on Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm.

York County has "Citizen News Weekly" and "Citizen News Quarterly"  View both on our Latest News webpage here.

For most county citizens, the answer is VDOT - the Virginia Department of Transportation. In fact, VDOT is responsible for maintenance of all public streets, roads, and highways in the county (in contrast to cities, where the city governments are responsible for maintenance). The exceptions to this general rule are the various private streets, for example in townhouse or condominium developments, where property owners' associations have maintenance responsibility. VDOT maintains the following for citizens to report road problems or concerns:

You can reach the local VDOT Residency Administrator's office by phone at 253-5138; the Williamsburg Area Maintenance Headquarters at 253-5138; or, the Seaford Area Maintenance Headquarters at 898-5151. You can also submit a service request by calling the central service center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).  Other helpful links are below.

VDOT Customer Service Center

Online Work Request

https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/

Visit the Zoning and Code Enforcement webpage.

The Planning Division and the Office of Development Services puts together a monthly Development Activity Report. That report and more can be found in the county's Development Dashboard located on the Development Services webpage here.    

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Yes.  Each week, the Board of Supervisors is provided with a package of memos, letters, reports, etc. from the County Administrator, regional bodies, and staff members.  

This package is posted online on the Board’s website for citizens to review.  This initiative is in keeping with the Board’s strategic priority of Effective and Outstanding Communications and Civic Engagement.  

You can reach the local VDOT Residency Administrator's office by phone at 253-5138; the Williamsburg Area Maintenance Headquarters at 253-5138; or, the Seaford Area Maintenance Headquarters at 898-5151. You can also submit a service request online at http://www.virginiadot.org by clicking on "Report a Road Problem" in the upper right-hand corner, or call the central service center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).

Any dead animal that is found on private property becomes the responsibility of the property owner. Any dead animal that is found on a private road becomes the responsibility of the property owner or their Homeowners Association. If a dead animal is found to be on a roadway that is maintained by VDOT, it will be responsibility of VDOT to remove it. If a dead animal is found on a public roadway that is maintained by VDOT, contact the York County Emergency Dispatch Center at their non-emergency number (757) 890-3621.

If you are thinking about renting out your house, an accessory structure, or one or more rooms in your house on a short-term basis (i.e., fewer than 90 days), here are some things you need to know:

• In York County, short-term rentals (STRs) fall into the category of either tourist homes or bed and breakfast inns (B&Bs). The distinction between the two is that in a B&B, breakfast is provided in addition to overnight accommodations, and the property owner is required to live on the premises or in adjacent premises.
• Tourist homes and B&Bs are permitted as a matter of right in the LB (Limited Business) and GB (General Business) zoning districts. In residential zoning districts – RC, RR, R33, R20, R13, and RMF – they are permitted only upon the issuance of a Special Use Permit by the Board of Supervisors. Special Use Permits are a special privilege granted by the Board under a specific set of circumstances and conditions, and each application and situation is unique. The Special Use Permit process typically takes between two and three months. It requires two advertised public hearings, and a non-refundable application fee of $450.
• STRs in residential districts must have the appearance of a single-family detached home and normal accessory residential structures.
• All parking must be accommodated on the property. On-street parking is prohibited.
• One freestanding, non-illuminated sign, not exceeding four (4) square feet in area, may be permitted to identify the STR.
• The maximum number of guests will be determined by the Board of Supervisors based on the density and character of the area and the size and characteristics of the proposed site.
• STRs are subject to the state sales tax as well as the 5% County transient occupancy tax and $2.00 per night room tax. The proprietor of any such establishment is required to obtain a County business license, establish a County transient occupancy tax account, and file with the Virginia Department of Taxation for a Virginia State Sales Tax account. For more details, visit the Commissioner of the Revenue webpage. 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A SHORT-TERM RENTAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE YORK COUNTY PLANNING DIVISION AT (757) 890-3404 OR BY EMAIL AT PLANNING@YORKCOUNTY.GOV, OR VISIT OUR OFFICE IN THE YORK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER AT 224 BALLARD STREET IN YORKTOWN.

Under the Board of Supervisors Menu tab on our website, there is a link for "Presentations to the Board".   You can also view that page here. 

Yes.  The county and schools share many services.  Some of these are:

• Banking
• Network Services
• Payroll
• Accounts Payable
• Purchasing
• Regional Radio System
• Video Services
• Shared Facility Use
• Virtual High School
• Legal Services
• Fueling Stations
• Sign Shop
• Grounds Maintenance
• DARE program
• Schools Resource Officers
• Drills - intruder, tornado, earthquake

York County does not require a permit for yard sales. The Code requires that anyone having a yard sale not have more than two (2) a year, and that they last no more than three (3) days each event.

Licenses can be purchased from the Treasurers Office by visiting the website at https://www.yorkcounty.gov/346/Dog-Tags .

You may purchase your license online by selecting "Renew a License" if you receive a notice from the Treasurer. Individual lifetime dog licenses are issued for $10.00.

No, you are not required to acquire a license for cats, and cats are allowed to roam free without being tethered. However, they do need to be vaccinated for rabies.

All dogs and cats are required by state law to be vaccinated for rabies at 4 months of age. 

Report loss pet to Animal Services at 757-890-3601. Search your immediate neighborhood. Call your local animal shelter to see if your pet was picked-up and to report the loss if your pet should happen to be brought in on a later date. You can call the Heritage Humane Society at 757-221-0150 (typically animals picked up in the Northern End of York County) and the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter at 757-933-8900 (typically animals picked up in the Southern End of York County).

Pets without identification can look alike so, visit the animal shelter and look at the animals not only in the impound area but, also the animals in the injured, sick, and quarantine areas. If you find your pet, please advise the local shelter and Animal Services, so the lost pet can be cleared off their list of lost animals.

Our Animal Control Officers do not respond to calls to remove crawling critters such as spiders, mice, lizards, or flying bugs like wasps, hornets, bees, or any other buzzing insects from your property. Please contact a local exterminating company for help with these animals. There are many wonderful and helpful options in our area. 

• Any dead animal that is found on private property becomes the responsibility of the property owner.
• Any dead animal that is found on a private road becomes the responsibility of the property owner or their Homeowners Association.
• If a dead animal is found to be on a roadway that is maintained by VDOT, it will be responsibility of VDOT to remove it. Contact the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) click on the link for reporting a road problem online or calling 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623).
•  If a dead animal is found on a public roadway that is maintained by VDOT, contact the York County Emergency Communications Center at their non-emergency number (757) 890-3621.

Animal Services will not trap nuisance wildlife that is on your property or that is simply passing through your yard. They will only respond to wildlife that is an immediate threat to personal safety, because it is in the main living space of your home. A nuisance animal is an animal that habitually destroys property. Some animals are exempt from being declared a nuisance, such as all birds of prey (ospreys, eagles, falcons, hawks, etc.), deer, and any animal or reptile protected by the state and/or federal government.

Should you have a reoccurring problem with nuisance wildlife, you may contact the Wildlife Conflict Hotline at 1-855-571-9003 in regards to deterring the species of animal that is concerning you. You may also want to check out the link below from VDWR (Va. Department of Wildlife Resources). It lists many different types of animals and suggests ways to try to keep those animals from continuing to visit your yard. You may also contact a local wildlife removal company to trap the species at a cost to you. A quick search on the internet will give you a list of companies to choose from.

It is important to note that Animal Services also does not collect newborn or orphaned wildlife. You may contact Tidewater Wildlife Rescue for emergencies at 757-255-8710 or the Wildlife Response Hotline at 757-543-7000.

https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/nuisance/

According to the VDWR, more often than not, handling injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife can do more harm than good. Although our intentions are well-meaning, human interaction with wildlife should always be kept to a minimum. Humans often misinterpret normal wildlife behavior as abnormal and may unnecessarily disturb and stress wild animals by attempting to catch them.

Often, particularly in spring, concerned people pick up animals that they think are orphaned. More than 75 percent of such orphans “rescued” every spring should have been left alone. Most wild animals are dedicated parents and will not abandon their young, but they do leave them alone for long periods of time while looking for food. Additionally, many behaviors that people may view as abnormal actually are not in wildlife, and people may do much more harm than good by attempting to catch them for rehabilitation.

Do not attempt to rescue skunks or bats. These are high-risk animals that are potentially harmful to your health. Never attempt to capture an adult sick or injured mammal. If they are frightened and/or in pain and see you as a threat, they can be quite dangerous and can cause a severe bite.

There is much more information on the VDWR website. If a wild animal has been injured or truly orphaned, please locate a licensed wildlife rehabilitator by calling the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources at their toll-free wildlife conflict hotline at 1-855-571-9003, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, or visit the licensed wildlife rehabilitator section of their website.

"Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system. It kills almost any mammal or human that gets sick from it." (Virginia Department of Health)

The Rabies virus lives in the saliva and is spread when the infected saliva gets into a wound. Only mammals get rabies. Rabies can be prevented by getting the proper vaccinations from you local veterinarian on a regular basis. Keep records of your pet’s vaccinations for future reference.

Only mammals get rabies: bird, fish, reptiles, and amphibians do not. Skunks, bats, foxes, raccoons, dogs, cats and some farm animals are most likely to get rabies. Rabbits, squirrels, rats and mice, and pets like gerbils and hamsters seldom get it.

Rabies can be prevented in cats, dogs, and some livestock with a rabies vaccination. For most wild and exotic animals, there are no rabies vaccines available that have been shown to protect them. A vaccine is available for ferrets, but because not enough is know about how rabies affects them, even vaccinated ferrets may still have to be killed and tested if they bite someone or get exposed to a rabid animal.

Because of improved rabies vaccination programs for pets and better treatment for people who are bitten, rabies cases among humans in this country are rare. The best way to prevent the spread of rabies to humans is by keeping pets properly vaccinated.

What to Do

If your pet is bitten, contact the local health or animal control authorities. To limit the possibility of exposure, keep your pets on your property. Do not leave garbage out that may attract wild infected animals to your property. A rabid animal sometimes acts tame. Do not keep wild animals as pets. If you see an animal acting strangely, report it to your local animal control. Do not go near it yourself!

If your pet has bitten someone, tell the person who was bitten to see a doctor immediately. Domestic animals will be confined for a period of 10 days for observation/quarantine. Report the bite to the Animal Control Services at 757-890-3601 and to the local health department as well. In Williamsburg, this number is 757-603-4277. The number for all other areas on the Virginia lower Peninsula is 757-594-7340.

If you have been bitten, do not panic but do not ignore it. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and plenty of water. Get medical attention as soon as you can. If you can, identify the animal before it runs away, then call the local animal control. If it is a wild animal that must be killed, do not damage the head. The brain is used to test for the rabies virus.

The County Code, hosted by Municode, may be accessed here

The Board of Supervisors' do not have an office at the County Administration Building. The best way to contact them is by phone or email, view complete contact information for all members of the Board of Supervisors' page

No, the first meeting of the month is only for a work session. The Board of Supervisors does not entertain citizen comments at this time. During the second regular meeting of the month, a citizens comment period as well as a time to speak on public hearing items that are scheduled for that meeting is provided..

Once approved during a future consent action item, the Board of Supervisors' meeting minutes are uploaded to the agenda center and may be accessed here.  

The archived agendas from the previous Board of Supervisors meetings are located here in the agenda center.   

The Division of Building Safety office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC), established criterias for building permits. In addition to permits for new construction, permits are needed for renovation, demolition, plumbing, gas, mechanical, electrical, fire protection and asbestos removal. Section 108 of the VUSBC specifies when a application and building permits are required.

VUSBC Section 110.5 states, "A permit shall be considered authority to proceed with construction in accordance with this Code, the approved construction documents, the permit application and any approved amendments or modifications. The permit shall not be construed to otherwise authorize the omission or amendment of any provision of this Code.

Building permits are required for most construction activity. VUSBC Section 108 requires a permit to be issued by the building code official when:

• Above and in-ground swimming pools.
• Changing the use of a building either within the same use group or to a different use group when the new use requires greater degrees of structural strength, fire protection, exit facilities or sanitary provisions. Constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, or demolishing a building or structure. Fences associated with swimming pools.
• Installing or altering any equipment which is regulated by this code.
• Removing any asbestos containing material. When erecting a tent greater than 900 square feet in size and intended to be used by fifty or more persons.
• When installing or extending any plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems.
• When moving a lot line that increases the hazard to or decreases the level of safety of an existing structure in comparison to the building code under which the structure was built.

All building plans are reviewed by the Division of Building Safety subsequent to Planning & Development Services and Stormwater reviewing and approving their respective requirements. 

A building permit can be issued when all the reviews have been completed, approved and all applicable fees been paid. Many projects will also require reviews by Public Works Utilities Operations and the Department of Fire and Life Safety. The reviews ensure that the project can be built within the code requirements and will reduce field inspection delays.

The Department of Fire and Life Safety reviews plans with the Division of Building Safety for fire alarms, commercial kitchen range hoods and sprinkler systems. Although building plans are jointly reviewed, the Department of Fire and Life Safety does not issue building permits. All construction plans should be submitted to the Division of Building Safety who in turn will forward them to Fire and Life Safety for review. Fire and Life Safety can be at (757) 890-3600.

In many cases, the above reviews may not be required or may be completed in a shorter time frame. The larger the projects the greater the impact and more reviews and approvals are required. It is always best to plan ahead for any size projects.

Commercial projects require an approved site plan before building permits can be issued. Building plans can be submitted for review before site plan approval and it is recommended that they are submitted simultaneously.

The plan review also includes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Before a permit is issued all local and Hampton Roads utility connection fees must be paid. Standard fees may be obtained and can be paid through either the Division of Utility Billing in our Finance Department or the Utilities Operations Division of Public Works.

You do not need a permit for ordinary repairs and specific exceptions to the code. Ordinary repairs and Exceptions are:

• Installation of cabinets in all occupancies.
• Installation or replacement or floor finishes in all occupancies. Light fixtures and ceiling fans, within the dwelling unit in occupancies of Use Group R-2 and in occupancies of Use Groups R-3, R-4 and R-5.
• Painting any portion of a structure, repair of plaster, interior tile and other wall coverings in all occupancies.
• Replacement of 100 square foot or less of roof decking in Use Group R-3, R-4 or R-5 unless the decking to be replaced was required at time of original construction to be fire-retardant-treated or protected in some other way to form a fire-rated wall termination.
• Replacement of mechanical appliances provided such equipment is not fueled by gas or oil, within the dwelling unit in occupancies of Use Group R-2 where serving a single family dwelling and in Use Groups R-3, R-4 and R-5.
• Replacement of plumbing equipment without alteration of the water supply and distribution system, sanitary drainage systems or vent systems.
• Replacement of windows and doors of similar operation and opening dimension that do not require changes to existing framed opening.

Ordinary repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load bearing support, change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas or oil, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.

One story detached accessory structures not located in a designated flood zone and used as tool and storage shed, playhouse or similar uses provided the floor area does not exceed 256 square feet in size, the building eave height is 10 feet or less and the maximum height from the finished floor level to grade does not exceed 18 inches.

When a permit is required, it must be obtained before work begins. Only in emergency situations will work be allowed to start before obtaining a permit. These situations would include needs for emergency heat, hot water or replacement safety glass. Permits, notification and inspections must be obtained the next working day.

Virginia Residential Code

Head Start is a free preschool program for children ages 3-5 years old. Eligible children and their families must live in York County and meet income or other eligibility criteria. Breakfast, lunch and snack (Full day programs only) are provided to students at no cost to the family.

Head Start is located at the Griffin-Yeates Center, Bethel Manor and Yorktown Elementary Schools.

You can get additional information regarding Head Start by visiting About the Division or the York County Preschool Programs page located at www.yorkcountyschools.org. Additionally, you can contact (757) 890-3888 to obtain additional information about Head Start.

Head Start offers full day and half day classes Monday through Friday. Head Start students attend 5 days a week.

The Griffin-Yeates Center has limited transportation available at no cost to families.

No, the child must reside in York County, regardless of where a parent is employed.

Yes, Head Start uses the research-based Teaching Strategies GOLD by Creative Curriculum® that is aligned to the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and Virginia Early Learning and Development Standards. 

• Head Start has highly qualified, credentialed teachers who conduct ongoing assessments and data collection.
• Rising Kindergartners are assess using PALS twice a year.
• Children's progress is tracked using Teaching Strategies Gold and reported to parents on a quarterly basis.

The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is involved in all felony charges in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, General District Court, or Circuit Court, as well as all misdemeanors that are appealed to the Circuit Court. In Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office prosecutes all charges against juveniles except possession of tobacco and traffic matters. These are prosecuted by the law enforcement agent who took out the charge.

For adult defendants in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office is involved in domestic assaults, drug-related charges, firearm-related charges, and all felonies.

In General District Court, the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office prosecutes all felonies, but a more limited numbers of misdemeanors. As a rule, the office prosecutes DUIs, drug, weapon, sexual battery, and stalking misdemeanor charges. The Commonwealth may become involved in other misdemeanors at their discretion, or upon victim/witness request.

You can find the most up-to-date fee sheet here.

There are many variables that could effect a particular parcel subdivision. Please call the Division of Development Services at 757-890-3531 to ask and receive specific answers regarding the parcel in question.

A project can receive landscape credit units (LCU) two ways. The developer can either maintain the existing trees or plant new ones. Check the below chart for more information and LCU value. There are different LCU requirements depending on the area; for front yards it is 40 LCU /100ft, for side yards it is 10 LCU /100ft, for both building perimeter and parking lot it is 15 LCU /100ft. If there are any questions do not hesitate to call our office at (757)-890-3531.

• Grass that is too tall
• Trash containers being left on the curb after pick-up times
• Inoperable vehicles parked on residential property
• Signs that are located in the right-of-way along public roadways
• Trash and debris on property

First, if no physical changes are proposed to the building or site (such as an addition, modification, or expansion of impervious cover) you must ensure that the proposed building is a permitted use in the zoning district in which the building is located.  Please visit the Table of Use document in our Code of Ordinances found here to determine uses. P=permitted use; S=permitted by Special Use Permit; Blank= not permitted; A= permitted by Administratively Issues Permit.  To determine what zoning district your building is located please use our property search database found here.

After all of the zoning requirements have been met, you will need to apply for a business license through the Commissioner of Revenue.

The County does not maintain a Bidders List.  Opportunities to do business with the County are offered through eVA, the state’s procurement portal.  You can get to eVA through our the "Solicitations" link in the left panel of the County’s Purchasing web page.

For most procurements above $25,000 the County posts "Request For Quotes" (RFQ), "Invitation For Bids" (IFB), and "Request For Proposals" (RFP) on eVA, the states procurement portal.  You can get to eVA through our the "Solicitations" link in the left panel of the County’s Purchasing web page.  The solicitation documents can be downloaded for free, and include instructions on how to submit a quote, bid or proposal to County Purchasing.

A "Request For Quote" (RFQ) is generally used for soliciting quotes of an item or items, or services,  valued between $25,000 and less than $50,000.  They are usually posted to eVA, with instructions on how to respond (An email response is typical).  There is no public bid opening.  All other things being equal, award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

An "Invitation For Bids" (IFB) is generally used for soliciting bids of goods or services (other than  "Professional Services") when the cost is expected to be $50,000 or more.  They are posted on eVA, with instructions on how to submit the required sealed bid.  There is a public opening of the bids.  Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

A "Request For Proposal" (RFP) is generally used for soliciting proposals, usually for services (and always for "Professional Services") and sometimes for goods, when the cost is expected to be $50,000 or more.  They are posted on eVA, with instructions on how to respond.  Factors in addition to price are considered in making the award.  There is no public opening of the proposals.  Award is made to the most qualified/suited firm.

When competitive negotiation is the method of procurement, price is not the sole determining factor.  The RFP document identifies the criteria that will be used in making the award decision.  An evaluation panel of County staff review and evaluate each proposal against the evaluation criteria.  Vendor presentations and discussions may be conducted, along with negotiations.  The RFP describes the details of the evaluation process.  

There is a special process when the solicitation is for "Professional Services".  The state procurement code says: "Professional services" means work performed by an independent contractor within the scope of the practice of accounting, actuarial services, architecture, land surveying, landscape architecture, law, dentistry, medicine, optometry, pharmacy or professional engineering. Per a mandatory provision in the state procurement code, the price of the professional services is not part of the initial evaluation, and is only addressed during negotiations. 

For purchases up to $2,500, Departments within the County may make purchases directly using a "P-Card", which is a VISA credit card.

For purchases up to $5,000, Departments may make a purchase without a Purchase Order.  The vendor must direct invoice the purchaser, and the County will issue the vendor a check.  This method is discouraged.

Purchase Orders may be used for making purchases of any amount.  Only one quote is required when the purchase amount is less than $5,000.  If the purchase amount is between $5,000 and $25,000, then three quotes are obtained by the County (may be requested by phone, fax, or email).  For purchases over $25,000, the Central Purchasing Office must obtain the quotes.  Purchase Orders are issued by the Purchasing office.

It is an important business objective of Central Purchasing to promote the economic enhancement of small businesses (SBE), women-owned businesses (WBE), minority businesses (MBE), and service disabled veteran-owned small business (SDV), collectively known as SWAM.  We encourage all firm to participate in our procurement activities.

Compassionate billing is intended to eliminate or minimize out-of-pocket expenses for ambulance transport services received by York County citizens and visitors. York County regards taxes paid by its residents as co-pays and/or deductibles for ambulance transport service, for all persons residing in York County households. Non-County residents will be assessed normal deductibles and co-pays in addition to the amount the insurance companies approve for payment. Uninsured or under-insured patients who demonstrate financial hardship will be eligible for a hardship waiver, sliding scale deductibles, or a payment plan that may require moderate payments with no interest or penalties.

Current Ambulance Transport Fees 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - $659.00
• Advanced Life Support, Level 1 (ALS1) - $783.00
• Advanced Life Support, Level 2 (ALS2) - $1,133.00
• Ground Transport Mileage (GTM) - $13.35 / mile

There are several reasons why a fire engine may respond to a medical call. It is important to remember that firefighters in York County are cross-trained in emergency medical care.
 
 Serious medical situations may require the application of multiple procedures. The additional assistance provided by department members from the fire engine often contributes to the patient care and treatment process as well as reduces the time it takes the patient to reach the hospital. Additionally, the fire engine is staffed with a cross-trained supervisor (typically a paramedic) who can also assist the family (or bystanders) as well as oversee the entire patient care process.  

Frequently, the patient may be located in an area where access is difficult, and/or moving the patient to the ambulance may require more than just the medic crew such as from an upper floor area or remote areas, etc.. By having sufficient personnel, it provides for a safer movement of the patient while preventing injuries to personnel.

 In some cases, the closest ambulance may be committed to another incident, in which case the closest fire engine responds to provide patient care and treatment until the next available ambulance arrives.

In York County, the possession, sale and/or use of all fireworks is illegal, except where a proper permit has been obtained (by a professional pyrotechnic company) from the York County Department of Fire and Life Safety for supervised public displays meeting applicable codes, standards and safety guidelines. No permits have been issued, nor will be issued for the July 4th holiday this year. Use of fireworks can result in their confiscation, and violators could be criminally charged.

You can discover volunteer opportunities within the Fire and Life Safety Department by visiting the

For scheduled collection information contact York County Waste Management at 757-890-3780. In addition contact the Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority (VPPSA) at 757-259-9850 or visit the

To receive information from and/or a copy of a York County Emergency Medical Services Incident Patient Reports (Pre-Hospital Patient Care Report), you must contact the York County Department of Fire and Life Safety for information about what is required to make this request by calling 757-890-3600, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. (eastern time), except holidays.

To receive information from and/or a copy of a York County Fire (NFIRS) Incident Report, you must contact the York County Department of Fire and Life Safety for information about what is required to make this request by calling 757-890-3600, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. (eastern time), except holidays.

Our EMS transport cost recovery program, or what is commonly known as EMS transport fee, is structured with concern for the medical and financial health of our County residents and visitors. The program has been designed to minimize out-of-pocket expenses for York County residents. As such, after patients’ insurance companies, Medicare or Medicaid are billed for services, we will waive remaining co-pays and deductibles for county residents. Uninsured County residents will be treated with compassion and provided with options to ensure financial hardship is avoided. There will be no charge for emergency medical care treatment if the patient is not transported. Our commitment to you is to provide the best EMS care possible-period. We are proud and privileged to do so.

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The County of York offers direct deposits to all of our vendors for their check payments. Like checks, these payments are entered into the computer on Thursdays and instead of having a check printed, the payment is automatically deposited into your bank account on the morning of the Tuesday pay date. This saves time on the mail service delivering your check to you, and time that you would spend on going to the bank to deposit the check. This also defrays the possibility of a check being mailed to the incorrect address or being lost in the mail.  Please contact the York County Accounts Payable office at 757-890-3701 to obtain the Vendor Direct Deposit Authorization Form.   

The civil jurisdiction for claims in the General District Court is $25,000. You may obtain a civil warrant from the General District Court Clerk’s office during our business hours which are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except State holidays. Filing fee of a civil warrant is $50. An additional fee of $12 per defendant is required for service by the Sheriff. No additional fee is required for service by a private process server.

Civil Court is held every Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the York County General District Court:

Courtroom 3
300 Ballard Street
Yorktown, VA 23690

The Court date will be assigned at the time the warrant is filed with the Clerk’s Office. If the defendant contests the claim, everyone must appear on the first return date for the Judge to schedule a trial. Continuances are not granted unless agreed upon by all parties.

The Small Claims division has jurisdiction over claims in which the plaintiff is seeking a money judgment up to $5,000 or recovery of personal property valued up to that amount. Small Claims cases are heard on the third Mondays each month at 1:00 p.m. The cost for a Warrant In Debt - Small Claims Division is the same as for all other civil warrants. All parties should appear in Court prepared for trial. Contested claims are heard on the first return date and are not rescheduled.

As a general reminder, the Clerk’s Office can give basic instructions on how to fill out forms, but cannot give legal advice about your case. If you need a lawyer please contact the Virginia State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 800-552-7977.

There are two easy ways to get this information: - Use the Property Information System (Online Mapping) --> find your property (search by address or owner), then check the box in the layer list on the left that reads "Flood Zone (effective as of 1/16/15)* - Call our office at 757-890-3894 between 8:15 am and 5:00 pm and we will be happy to research and answer that question.

The building permits section needs to see a scaled drawing of your property lines and any existing structures to ensure that your new construction will fall inside the building setback regulations. The best document for this application is a property survey, done by a licensed surveyor, as it is the most accurate. If you don't have one of those, we can produce a drawing for you showing the property lines and the man-made features, but it is not nearly as accurate as a real survey, and therefore may not be suitable for all applications. We will produce and print this drawing for you in our office during normal business hours.

Yes. The GIS office, located in the Planning Building (100 County Drive)), will provide small format (letter or ledger sized) GIS maps and survey plats for free under 5 copies.  Additional copies are $1 per simple small maps and a few dollars more for “heavy” ink usage maps. 

The charge for large format maps are based on overall size and use of ink. Maps larger than 36”x36”  are $10 or $15; low ink vs. heavy ink.  Maps larger than 36”x36” are $12 or $20; low ink vs. heavy ink.

"Heavy ink” maps are any aerial imagery maps or layers that cover the entire map in solid colors, such as Zoning, or Election Districts maps.

We have aerial photos of the County for the following years: 1953, 1963, 1974, 1986, 1989, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2017. However, our oldest flight years do not necessarily have complete coverage of the County.

The real estate assessment information is updated every night.

Please contact the County's Floodplain Administrator at 757-890-3750 for more information.  

Library cards are issued in person to any resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia who is at least 4 years old. Proof of identity, proof of current address and a completed application are required. Applications are available at the Circulation and Reference desk. Children between 4 and 16 years of age will need a parent's or guardian's permission.

On the library's website, click on "Library Catalog" in the left-hand navigation to access the online library catalog. In the upper right-hand corner of the library catalog, click "My Account." Enter the barcode from the back of your library card. You can view the items you have checked out and when they are due. Items that are not overdue or on hold may be renewed here. You can also reserve items and check on the status of items you have on hold. Items may also be renewed in person at the Library and by calling the Circulation Department at Tabb, 757-890-5130, or Yorktown, 757-890-5205.

Notary service is available free of charge at both libraries. Call Tabb Reference at 757-890-5120 or Yorktown Reference at 757-890-5207 before you come to the Library to determine if a notary is available. Note that acceptable proof of identity is required before a document can be notarized. Acceptable proof of identity is a United States passport, a certificate of United States citizenship, a certificate of naturalization, an unexpired foreign passport, an alien registration card with photograph, a state-issued driver's license, a state-issued identification card or a United States military card. All documents must be signed in the presence of the notary. If a document must be witnessed, you must provide your own witnesses.

The Tabb and Yorktown meeting rooms can be reserved online. Read the guidelines for organizations and businesses to use the meeting room before submitting your application.

All library job applications are processed online through the York County Human Resources Division. A list of library job openings, as well as other York County job openings, is available on the York County Human Resources web page.

Both libraries have public computers with internet access and Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You will need your library card to sign in. Wireless internet access is also available at both libraries.

You can renew your library card in person at the Tabb or Yorktown Library circulation desk or by calling the Circulation Department at Tabb, 757-890-5130, or Yorktown, 757-890-5205.

See a listing of York County Public Library closings and holidays here. Information about closings due to inclement weather or emergency situations will be posted on the York County home page.

Through a contractual agreement with the Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL), York County residents may utilize the services of both WRL branches:  Williamsburg Library located at 515 Scotland Street and James City County Library located 7770 Croaker Road. For directions and hours of operation, visit the WRL website.

Printing is available from all of the library's public computers. Black and white printing is 15 cents per letter-sized page. Double-sided and color printing is not available. Printing can only be done on library-supplied paper.

Black and white photocopy machines are available at the Tabb and Yorktown Libraries. Copies are 15 cents per letter-sized page and 20 cents per legal-sized page at the Tabb Library. Copies are 15 cents per letter-sized page and 15 cents per legal-sized page at the Yorktown Library.

York County residents can check out a maximum of 50 items on one card at one time. Non-residents can check out a maximum of 30 items on one card at one time. DVDs and Books on CD are each limited to 5 items per card.

There are several reasons you might not be able to place a hold through the library catalog.

• You have unpaid fees in excess of $5.
• Your library card has expired. Patrons must renew their library card every two years by verifying their address and email.
• You have reached your hold limit. York County residents are allowed 20 holds, while non-residents are allowed 15 holds. OverDrive holds are limited to ten and do not count toward the previously mentioned limits.

If none of the above apply to you, contact the Circulation Department at Tabb, 757-890-5130, or Yorktown, 757-890-5205.

Yes, you can enjoy food and non-alcoholic beverages while in the library.

• Keep food and drink away from computers.
• Use re-closable, spill-resistant containers for drinks.
• Restrict snack food to small, packaged items. Meals, messy foods, and foods with a strong smell are not allowed.
• Spills should be reported to library staff at the circulation or reference desk.
• Be respectful of others by disposing of trash properly.

The Library owns a professional disc cleaner which can repair most damage. When you return the item, please let the Circulation staff know about the problem. For multi-part items, note which disc has a problem.

The Friends of the Library offer used books for sale at the Tabb and Yorktown Libraries. At the Tabb Library, the Friends book sale room is located on the right just past the entrance to the Children's Library. At the Yorktown Library, the Friends book sale shelf is located adjacent to the Teen Room. Pay for your items at the Circulation desk.

A limited variety and quantity of federal tax forms are available at both libraries. Forms and instructions 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ are usually available. They arrive late January and are available until April 30. Patrons may call the IRS at 1-800-829-3676 to have forms mailed to them. Current, prior and accessible forms, instructions and Publications are available on the IRS website.

The Library does not have Virginia tax forms. Virginia tax forms are available online at the Virginia Department of Taxation.

The Library does not send or receive faxes for patrons.

If you are thinking about renting out your house, an accessory structure, or one or more rooms in your house on a short-term basis (i.e., fewer than 90 days), here are some things you need to know:

• In York County, short-term rentals (STRs) fall into the category of either tourist homes or bed and breakfast inns (B&Bs). The distinction between the two is that in a B&B, breakfast is provided in addition to overnight accommodations.
• Tourist homes and B&Bs are permitted as a matter of right in the LB (Limited Business) and GB (General Business) zoning districts. In residential zoning districts – RC, RR, R33, R20, R13, and RMF – they are permitted only upon the issuance of a Special Use Permit by the Board of Supervisors. Use the York County Property Information System to determine the zoning designation for a specific address.
• Special Use Permits are a special privilege granted by the Board of Supervisors under a specific set of circumstances and conditions, and each application and situation is unique. The Special Use Permit process typically takes between two and three months. It requires two advertised public hearings, and a non-refundable application fee of $560 in most cases. For more details, visit the Special Use Permits webpage.
• The Board of Supervisors adopted Board Policy No. BP24-30 on June 18, 2024. In addition to the requirements of Section 24.1-409 of Zoning Ordinance, the  Board Policy provides additional guidance for applicants and decision-makers considering Special Use Permit applications for new short-term rentals. The guidelines address residency, location, limits of operation, use permit expiration, etc. Click here to view the policy. 
• STRs in residential districts must have the appearance of a single-family detached home and normal accessory residential structures.
• All parking must be accommodated on the property. On-street parking is prohibited.
• The maximum number of guests will be determined by the Board of Supervisors based on the density and character of the area and the size and characteristics of the proposed site.
• STRs are subject to the state sales tax as well as the 5% County transient occupancy tax and $2.00 per night room tax. The proprietor of any such establishment is required to obtain a County business license, establish a County transient occupancy tax account, and file with the Virginia Department of Taxation for a Virginia State Sales Tax account. For more details, visit the Commissioner of the Revenue webpage. 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A SHORT-TERM RENTAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE YORK COUNTY PLANNING DIVISION AT (757) 890-3404 OR BY EMAIL AT PLANNING@YORKCOUNTY.GOV, OR VISIT OUR OFFICE AT 100 COUNTY DRIVE IN YORKTOWN.

Find out more about the Comprehensive Plan here.

The Planning Division office is located at 100 County Drive, Yorktown. View the contact information for the Planning Division.

The official 2022 population estimate from the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service is 71,491.

The Planning Commission is a group of seven County citizens appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve as an advisory body on land use planning issues. There is one representative from each of the County's five election districts, plus two members who represent the County at large. The main purpose of the Planning Commission is to review each application, conduct a public hearing, and then make a recommendation of approval or denial to the Board of Supervisors. The Board makes the final decision on all applications. For more details, visit the Planning Commission webpage.

What can and cannot be built on a piece of property depends on how it is zoned. For every zoning district in the County, there are certain uses that are allowed as a matter of right, other uses that are allowed only with the approval of a Special Use Permit by the Board of Supervisors, and some uses that are not allowed. All rezoning and Special Use Permit applications are referred to the Planning Commission. Zoning stems largely from the Comprehensive Plan. Use the York County Property Information System to determine the zoning designation for a specific address and the Table of Land Uses to determine permissible uses.

The Comprehensive Plan is the long-range plan for the physical development of the County. It sets forth the County's future plans for land use, transportation, community facilities, the environment, housing, economic development, and historic resources. It is implemented by the County's various development ordinances, particularly the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, as well as the Capital Improvements Program. In accordance with the Code of Virginia, the Plan is reviewed and, if necessary, updated every five years through a public process. View the current Comprehensive Plan, Charting the Course to 2035.

Accessory apartments are permitted as a matter of right in all single-family residential zoning districts as long as the floor area of the apartment does not exceed 1,000 square feet or 35% of the floor area of the principal dwelling - or 49% upon authorization by Special Use Permit - whichever is less. In no case can the lot coverage (i.e., building footprint) of a detached accessory apartment exceed 75% of the lot coverage of the principal structure.

As a general rule, home occupations that do not have customer or client contact on the premises are permitted by right . Home occupations that involve on-premises customer or client contact usually require a Special Use Permit from the Board of Supervisors. There are exceptions - including photography studios, day care for up to 4 children, and tutoring or music lessons for up to 4 persons - all of which are permitted as a matter of right in the RC, RR, R33, R20, and R13 zoning districts.

Other home occupations that require a Special Use Permit include those that have non-resident employees or generate a parking demand for at least 3 parking spaces. Small contracting businesses in the RC, RR, or WCI zoning district also require a Special Use Permit. Prohibited home occupations include auto repair and servicing, funeral homes, gift shops, medical or dental clinics and restaurants. For a list of permissible and prohibited home occupations, see sections 24.1-282, 24.1-283, and 24.1-284 of the York County Zoning Ordinance. Use the York County Property Information System to determine the zoning designation for a specific address.

All owners of adjacent property are notified by mail of rezoning and use permit applications. The County also posts a sign on any property that is the subject of an application. Public hearing notices appear in the legal advertisement section of Friday’s Daily Press five and twelve days before the meeting date. You can find the Planning Commission’s upcoming meeting agenda on the Planning Division page.

Every application is unique and involves its own set of issues. However, the three major issues that are generally of greatest importance to the Commission in making its recommendation are:
- Is the proposed use consistent with the Comprehensive Plan?
- Is the proposed use compatible with surrounding development?
- What impact will the proposed use have on roads, utilities, schools, and other public facilities and services?

For more details, visit the Special Use Permits webpage.

The Commission meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at York Hall in the 2nd floor Board Meeting Room, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA 23690. Meetings are televised live on Channel 46 and streamed live on the WYCG-TV website.

The most effective way to participate is to speak at the public hearing. There are sign-up forms at the meeting for those who wish to address the Commission. Applicants are given 10 minutes to present their case to the Commission. All other speakers have up to 3 minutes each. Citizens may also write, call, or email the Planning Division or the Planning Commission.

Signed petitions pertaining to a particular application become part of the public record when submitted. Although petitions can sometimes be an effective way for a large number of people to register their opinion, they are not always an accurate reflection of community sentiment. While the Commission will always consider petitions when evaluating an application, a strong argument made at a public hearing typically carries more weight than a signature on a petition.

That depends on where the ditch is located.

Roadside ditches are maintained by VDOT. If it is along the road, it is in the VDOT right-of-way (ROW) and it is their responsibility to maintain and repair.

You can reach the local VDOT Residency Administrator’s office by phone at 757-253-5138, the Williamsburg Area Maintenance Headquarters at 757-253-5138, or the Seaford Area Maintenance Headquarters at 757-898-5151.

You can also submit a service request online at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/, or call the central service center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).

If the ditch is not along the roadway, or if it is outside the VDOT ROW, then the county would maintain it (if it is in an easement dedicated to York County). If it is off the roadway and in a county easement, please call Department of Public Works at 757-890-3750 and we will have the stormwater engineers investigate the issue. You can also put in a service request on our website here.

Some easements are dedicated to Homeowners Associations (HOA’s) and would be their responsibility to fix.

To find out who owns or maintains the ditches and pipes, you should start by looking at the plat for your property or subdivision. If you don’t have a copy of this, you can find it on the county website by going to property information and looking up the address.  Once you are on the property in question, go to the map and under "Tools" on the upper right side, click on "Identify". Then go to the left side under "Layers" at the pop down box click on "Plat" link. Go back to the parcel in question and click on it again. Click the "More Information" link and you should be able to see the subdivision plat.

If that doesn’t work or you’re still not sure, go to the Customer Service Request Portal and put in your service request. You will be provided a work order request number.

York County Ordinance requires “Each septic tank and/or pumping chamber should be inspected and if necessary, pumped out and the solids removed at least once every five (5) years.”  Receipts must be sent to Department of Public Works for recording.  Homeowners with septic tanks are encouraged to create an inspection schedule to determine if more frequent inspection/pump out is necessary.

Receipts for septic tank inspection/pump out should be sent to 757-890-3759 (fax), emailed to septic@yorkcounty.gov, or mailed to:

York County Department of Public Works
Septic Tank Pump-Out
P.O. Box 532
Yorktown, Virginia 23690

On the County’s website go to Property Information Lookup and type in your street name. It will list the flood zones on the information for your property and the different elevations for the AE Zone. If you go to maps and then view Interactive Map it will show your property. On the left column check Buildings and Flood Zone (under Environmental) and it will show the flood zone with relation to your house.

Make sure there is nothing in or near ditches or pipes that can block drainage. To help yourself and your neighbors, keep your ditches clean of leaves and other debris. If a big storm is coming, check to make sure nothing is blocking drainage. Loose items can wash into drainage ways so make sure items are put away.

Unlike sewer, stormwater does not go to a treatment plant. Some stormwater goes to a pond or other system that will remove some of the pollutants, like fertilizer, before it goes downstream to a creek and then the Bay. Older developments (prior to 1985) usually go directly to the creeks.

An illicit discharge is anything other than stormwater. Pollutants that are intentionally dumped into stormwater are considered illicit and the polluter can be sited for a violation of the County Stormwater Ordinance if they are caught discharging in to the County Stormwater System.
Certain things are allowed. They are:
- Water line flushing
- Landscape irrigation
- Diverted stream flows or rising groundwater
- Infiltration of uncontaminated groundwater
- Public safety activities
- Pumping of uncontaminated groundwater from potable water sources, or foundation drains, irrigation waters, springs or water from crawl spaces or footing drains
- Air conditioning condensation
- Lawn watering
- Individual residential car washing
- Flows from riparian habitats or wetlands
- Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges
- Street flushing
- Those permitted by the State DEQ or DCR

You can help reduce pollution with these tips:
- Do not dump anything but clean water into the storm drains or ditches
- Apply fertilizers correctly
- Pick up dog waste

TMDL stands for Total Maximum Daily Load and it's an EPA term for the maximum amount of a pollutants (i.e. phosphorous, nitrogen, total suspended solids/silt) that is allowed in a creek or river on an average daily basis.

To request records from York County (excluding the offices listed below), you may direct your request to:
Kim Hendricks, FOIA Officer
York County Public Affairs
Street address: 224 Ballard Street Yorktown VA 23690
Mailing address: P.O. Box 532 Yorktown VA 23690
Phone: 757-890-3325
Email: foia@yorkcounty.gov

To request records from the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office, you may direct your request to:
Captain Robert Blinco
York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office
Street address: 301 Goodwin Neck Road Yorktown VA 23692
Mailing address: P.O. Box 99 Yorktown VA 23690
Phone: 757-890-3630  Fax: 757-890-3649
Email: ypso.legal@yorkcounty.gov

To request records from the York County Treasurer's Office, you may direct your request to:
York County Treasurer's Office
Street address: 120 Alexander Hamilton Boulevard Yorktown VA 23690
Mailing address: P.O. Box 251 Yorktown VA 23690
Phone: 757-890-3420  Fax: 757-890-3439
Email: treas@yorkcounty.gov

To request records from the York-Poquoson Clerk of Circuit Court, you may direct your request to:
Kristen N. Nelson, Clerk of Circuit Court
Street address: 300 Ballard Street Yorktown VA 23690
Mailing address: P.O. Box 371 Yorktown VA 23690
Phone: 757-890-3350  Fax: 757-890-3364
Email: knelson@vacourts.gov

To request records from the York County Commissioner of the Revenue's Office, you may direct your request to:
Sarah Webb
Commissioner of the Revenue's Office
Street address: 120 Alexander Hamilton Boulevard Yorktown VA 23690
Mailing address: P.O. Box 190 Yorktown VA 23690
Phone: 757-890-3383  Fax: 757-890-3389
Email: revofc@yorkcounty.gov

The Virginia Freedom of Information Act - or FOIA, for short - is a law that guarantees citizens of the Commonwealth and representatives of the media access to public records held by public bodies, public officials, and public employees.  It can be found in the Virginia Code - section 2.2-3700.

A public record is any writing or recording - regardless of whether it is a paper record, electronic file, an audio or video recording, or any other format - that is prepared or owned by, or in the possession of, a public body or its officers, employees or agents in the transaction of public business. All public records are presumed to be open, and may only be withheld if a specific statutory exemption applies.

The policy of FOIA states that the purpose of FOIA is to promote an increased awareness by all persons of governmental activities. In furthering this policy, FOIA requires that the law be interpreted liberally, in favor of access, and that any exemption allowing public records to be withheld must be interpreted narrowly.

The following is a general description of the types of records held by York County:

• Personnel records concerning employees and officials of York County
• Records of contracts which York County has entered into
• Financial records including receipts, bills, budget documents, revenues/expenditures, etc.
• Correspondence (letters, memoranda, emails)
• Building, planning, transportation and other community development records
• Agendas, agenda items, minutes and other records of the meetings of the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission and other governmental bodies appointed by the Board of Supervisors
• Records of County departments concerning matters within each department's area of responsibility
• Tax and licensing records

If you are unsure whether York County has the record(s) you seek, please contact the FOIA Officer (see contact info on page).

The Code of Virginia allows any public body to withhold certain records from public disclosure.  York County commonly withholds records subject to the following exemptions:

• Personnel records - Va. Code § 2.2-3705.1 (1) 
• Records subject to attorney-client privilege - Va. Code § 2.2-3705.1 (2) or attorney work product Va. Code § 2.2-3705.1 (3) 
• Vendor proprietary information - Va. Code § 2.2-3705.1 (6) 
• Records relating to the negotiation and award of a contract, prior to a contract being awarded - Va. Code § 2.2-3705.1 (12) 
• Working papers and correspondence of the County Administrator - Va. Code § 2.2-3705.7 (2) 
• Tax records covered by Va. Code § 58.1-3

The general policy of York County is to: 

• invoke the personnel records exemption in those instances where it applies in order to protect the privacy of employees and officials of York County.
• invoke the contract negotiations exemption whenever it applies in order to protect York County's bargaining position and negotiating strategy.
• invoke the attorney-client privilege and work product exemptions whenever they apply, to protect the confidentiality of legal advice and to preserve York County's litigation strategy.

The general policy of York County is for County officials to exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner when an exemption applies, weighting the public interest in inspecting the record, and the public interest in maintaining the confidentiality of the record.

The general policy of York County is to release any records when the reason or legal basis for withholding them no longer applies.

York County must respond to your request within five working days of receiving it. "Day One" is considered the day after your request is received. The five-day period does not include weekends or holidays. 

The reason behind your request for public records from York County is irrelevant, and you do not have to state why you want the records before we respond to your request. FOIA does, however, allow York County to require you to provide your name and legal address. 

FOIA requires that York County make one of the following responses to your request within the five-day time period: 

• We provide you with the records that you have requested in their entirety. 
• We withhold all of the records that you have requested, because all of the records are subject to a specific statutory exemption. If all of the records are being withheld, we must send you a response in writing. That writing must identify the volume and subject matter of the records being withheld, and state the specific section of the Code of Virginia that allows us to withhold the records. 
• We provide some of the records that you have requested, but withhold other records. We cannot withhold an entire record if only a portion of it is subject to an exemption. In that instance, we may redact the portion of the record that may be withheld, and must provide you with the remainder of the record. We must provide you with a written response stating the specific section of the Code of Virginia that allows portions of the requested records to be withheld. 
• We inform you in writing that the requested records cannot be found or do not exist (we do not have the records you want). However, if we know that another public body has the requested records, we must include contact information for the other public body in our response to you. 
• If it is practically impossible for York County to respond to your request within the five-day period, we must state this in writing, explaining the conditions that make the response impossible. This will allow us seven additional working days to respond to your request, giving us a total of 12 working days to respond to your request. 
• If you make a request for a very large number of records, and we feel that we cannot provide the records to you within 12 working days without disrupting our other organizational responsibilities, we may petition the court for additional time to respond to your request. However, FOIA requires that we make a reasonable effort to reach an agreement with you concerning the production or the records before we go to court to ask for more time. 

• A public body may make reasonable charges not to exceed its actual cost incurred in accessing, duplicating, supplying, or searching for the requested records. No public body shall impose any extraneous, intermediary, or surplus fees or expenses to recoup the general costs associated with creating or maintaining records or transacting the general business of the public body. Any duplicating fee charged by a public body shall not exceed the actual cost of duplication. All charges for the supplying of requested records shall be estimated in advance at the request of the citizen as set forth in subsection F of § 2.2-3704 of the Code of Virginia. 
• You may have to pay for the records that you request from York County. FOIA allows us to charge for the actual costs of responding to FOIA requests. This would include items like staff time spent searching for the requested records, copying costs or any other costs directly related to supplying the requested records. It cannot include general overhead costs. 
• If we estimate that it will cost more than $200 to respond to your request, we may require you to pay a deposit, not to exceed the amount of the estimate, before proceeding with your request. The five days that we have to respond to your request does not include the time between when we ask for a deposit and when you respond. 
• Effective July 1, 2022 - Per Code of VA 2.2-3704 (F), public bodies are required to inform requesters that the public body may make reasonable charges not to exceed the actual cost incurred in accessing, duplicating, supplying or searching for requested records, and shall ask the requester whether they wish to receive a cost estimate in advance of supplying the requested records.  A cost estimate shall be provided if requested.  If, after receiving the cost estimate, the requester would like the County to proceed with the records request, the staff time required to determine the cost estimate will be applied to the final amount due.  If the requester does not respond to the County’s question within 30 days, the request will be deemed withdrawn.  This provision allows you to know about any costs up front, or gives you the opportunity to modify your request in an attempt to lower the estimated costs. 
• If you owe us money from a previous FOIA request that has remained unpaid for more than 30 days, York County may require payment of the past-due bill before it will respond to your new FOIA request.

The program, formerly known as "Section 8", is a federally funded program that assists eligible participants with their rent. Eligibility is determined by several factors but include individuals and families with extremely and very low income.

New participants in the program are selected from the waiting list based on their eligibility and when they applied. The waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program must be open before new applications can be accepted. At this time the waiting list is CLOSED.

When your name comes to the top of the list we will notify you by mail. All applicants for the Housing Choice Voucher Program are encouraged to always maintain their current and accurate address while on the list. If your address changes you MUST notify our office in writing via mail or email at housing@yorkcounty.gov Verbal changes of address will not be taken.

If you already have a Housing Choice Voucher you may use "portability" to move your voucher from your locality to either York County or the City of Poquoson. Contact the housing office who administers your voucher and their will assist you in the process.

For assistance with housing or housing related emergencies, you may call the Housing Crisis Hotline at (757) 587-4202.

The current Real Estate Tax rate for 2025 is $.78 per $100 of assessed value.

The Personal Property Tax rate is set each year by the Board of Supervisors. The 2025 tax rate is $4.00 per $100.00 of assessed value.

You must notify the DMV and the Commissioner of the Revenue.

Detailed information can be found on the Military Exemptions page. 

Contact the Delinquent Tax Administrator at 757-890-3420 or treas@yorkcounty.gov. The administrator will work with you on paying your Real Estate Taxes within a reasonable time period. Having an agreement will not relieve the penalties and interest, but may forestall any legal action. To make payment arrangements on a York County Utility Bill contact Utility Billing at 757-890-3702.

Personal Property Tax Relief is at 42% for 2025.

Yes. Bills due June 25th and December 5th that are sent with payment stubs are now mailed to a secure processing facility in Baltimore, Maryland. However, if you are not sending the payment stub with your payment or need a receipt, please mail to Treasurer, County of York, PO 251 Yorktown, VA 23690.

For the semi-annual tax bills due in June and December, the county utilizes a PO Box in Maryland with our bank to process the payments. This is due to the large increase in volume that occurs with semi-annual billings. Geographically, this is the closest processing center the county’s bank has for our use. This is a very fast and efficient way to process the 10,000 to 12,000 items sent twice per year to the Maryland address. This process has been in place for several years.

Taxpayers can always mail payments to the office if they do not wish to have the mail routed to Maryland. There are also free online e-check payments using the portal or Quick Pay options.

The County has a new Bark Park at Back Creek Park.  More information about the Bark Park.

York County Parks and Recreation is located in Washington Square Shopping Center at 5338-G George Washington Memorial Highway. This site offers a central location for the County’s citizens with ample parking. The office is located in the section of the shopping center adjacent to Grafton Station Lane. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am to 5 pm. The phone number is (757) 890-3500. Visitors to the site will experience continued excellent customer service, including assistance when registering for programs.

NO DOGS are allowed at the McReynolds Athletic Complex.  Service animals are allowed as long as they are on a leash at all times and are well behaved.

The mountain bike trail is 7.2 miles long.

For event information, please visit VisitYorktown.org

In 1723, Robert “King” Carter owned the land. “New Quarter” was one of the “quarters of land” so named by him in his diary. The 545-acre tract, which had been a portion of Camp Peary, was acquired at no cost through the Federal Surplus Land Program in 1976. York County opened New Quarter Park in 1984.

To inquire about field rentals, contact our main office at 757-890-3500.  McReynolds Athletic Complex

For more information, please visit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Building’s webpage.  There is an availability calendar on the webpage and a link to the reservation packet on the page.  This will need to be filled out and returned along with payment to the main office.

Juvenile Services provides the following programs:

• Check and Connect Program
• Community Service Work
• Electronic Monitoring
• Intensive Supervision
• Law Related Education I and II
• Psychological and Substance Abuse Services
• Voice Identification Surveillance Services

No, a parent can not refer their child to any of the Juvenile Service's programs.

Youth are referred to Juvenile Service's programs by the Court Services Unit, the Department of Social Services, and by Judge's order.

Currently, Juvenile Services serves youth within the 9th District Court Services Unit, however, other localities can purchase services.

Juvenile Services can serve youth up to the age of 18.

The U.S. Constitution guarantees people charged with crimes will have the write to 'cross-examine their accusers.' In effect, the defendant or his attorney has the right to ask victims about the reported crime, including questions about what happened, how it happened, when it happened, and other details.

A written statement is only that-a written statement. There is no opportunity for the defendant to question the victim about the case. Therefore, the complaining witness in a case (also known as the victim) will always be needed to appear in court to testify, unless there are special circumstances, such as a plea agreement.

New residents can follow the New Resident Checklist  for all York County services that need to be started and/or connected.  Trash can be initiated by calling 757-890-3780.

Bulk Collections can be requested through the Customer Service Request Portal or by calling the Waste Management Center at 890-3780.  Some limits may apply.

Waste Management Office
Administrative Hours
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Facility Hours:
Recycling Center, Transfer Station, Citizen Garbage Drop-off
Monday - Saturday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Compost Facility
Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

There are a variety of reasons that could be the cause of non-collection. Here are the most common: 

• Too close to another item for automated truck to collect (must be three feet away from any other item) 
• Must be out by 7 a.m. on your collection day (late set out)
• Overloaded (more than 260 pounds in weight)
• Overstuffed (lid not closed and trash would spill when lifted)
• Opening of the trash container not facing the street
• Have more containers than you are paying for (other containers not collected)
• See tag left on container for other reasons

For additional information call Waste Management at 757-890-3780, or to report a miss please enter a service request in the Customer Service Request Portal.

You may bring your trash to the Transfer Station at the Waste Management Center located at 145 Goodwin Neck Road during operating hours at no charge, provided you are on the York County trash service.

Our trash contractor observes at least the following holidays: New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Collections that fall on these holidays will be delayed by one day and each collection day that follows the holiday will be delayed by one day (for example, if the holiday is on a Tuesday, Tuesday's collections will be on Wednesday, Wednesday's will be on Thursday, etc.). All other holidays will have regular collection.

Curbside Recycling Collection Calendar (PDF)

You may put bagged leaves or grass clippings in your container for pickup. Please make sure that you do not overload your container when doing so as the truck cannot lift the container if it weighs more than 260 pounds or if the lid is not closed on the container.

Visit the Yard Debris Collection page for more information.

Tires cannot be picked up at the curb. You may bring tires to the Waste Management Center for disposal, up to five per day and there is a fee involved depending on tire size.

If you are experiencing a sanitary sewer system backup, please call Department of Public Works at 757-890-3773 immediately so we can verify if the backup is occurring at the main water/sewer line or at the house water/sewer line.  Please be prepared to provide the following information:

1.  Contact Information

• Name
• Address
• Phone Number

2.  What items are currently experiencing a backup in your home

York County Ordinance requires “Each septic tank and/or pumping chamber should be inspected and if necessary, pumped out and the solids removed at least once every five (5) years.”  Receipts must be sent to Department of Public Works for recording.  Homeowners with septic tanks are encouraged to create an inspection schedule to determine if more frequent inspection/pump out is necessary.

Receipts for septic tank inspection/pump out should be sent to 757-890-3759 (fax), emailed to septic@yorkcounty.gov, or mailed to:

York County Department of Public Works
Septic Tank Pump-Out
P.O. Box 532
Yorktown, Virginia 23690

Please call Department of Public Works at 757-890-3750 and we will have the Stormwater engineers investigate the issue.

That depends on where the ditch is located.

Roadside ditches are maintained by VDOT. If it is along the road, it is in the VDOT right-of-way (ROW) and it is their responsibility to maintain and repair.

You can reach the local VDOT Residency Administrator’s office by phone at 757-253-5138, the Williamsburg Area Maintenance Headquarters at 757-253-5138, or the Seaford Area Maintenance Headquarters at 757-898-5151.

You can also submit a service request online at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/, or call the central service center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).

If the ditch is not along the roadway, or if it is outside the VDOT ROW, then the county would maintain it (if it is in an easement dedicated to York County). If it is off the roadway and in a county easement, please call Department of Public Works at 757-890-3750 and we will have the Stormwater engineers investigate the issue. You can also put in a customer service request on our website here.

Some easements are dedicated to Homeowners Associations (HOA’s) and would be their responsibility to fix.

To find out who owns or maintains the ditches and pipes, you should start by looking at the plat for your property or subdivision. If you don’t have a copy of this, you can find it on the county website by going to property information and looking up the address.  Once you are on the property in question, go to the map and under "Tools" on the upper right side, click on "Identify". Then go to the left side under "Layers" at the pop down box click on "Plat" link. Go back to the parcel in question and click on it again. Click the "More Information" link and you should be able to see the subdivision plat.

If that doesn’t work or you’re still not sure, go to the Customer Service Request Portal and put in your service request. You will be provided a work order request number.

To help yourself and your neighbors, keep your ditches clean of leaves and other debris. If a big storm is coming, check to make sure nothing is blocking drainage. Loose items can wash into drainage ways so make sure items are put away.

On the County's website go to Property Information Lookup and type in your street name. It will list the flood zones on the information for your property and the different elevations for the AE Zone. If you go to maps and then view Interactive Map it will show your property. On the left column check Buildings and Flood Zone (under Environmental) and it will show the flood zone with relation to your house.

An illicit discharge is anything other than stormwater. Pollutants that are intentionally dumped into stormwater are considered illicit and the polluter can be sited for a violation of the County Stormwater Ordinance if they are caught discharging in to the County Stormwater System. 

Certain activities are allowed, which include (but are not limited to): 

• Water line flushing 
• Landscape irrigation 
• Diverted stream flows or rising groundwater 
• Infiltration of uncontaminated groundwater 
• Public safety activities 
• Pumping of uncontaminated groundwater from potable water sources, or foundation drains, irrigation waters, springs or water from crawl spaces or footing drains 
• Air conditioning condensation 
• Lawn watering 
• Individual residential car washing 
• Flows from riparian habitats or wetlands 
• Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges 
• Street flushing 
• Those permitted by the State DEQ or DCR

To report illicit discharge, please enter a service request on our website here.

Road maintenance, to include snow removal and repairs, in York County is performed by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).  You can reach the local VDOT Residency Administrator's office by phone at 757-253-5138, the Seaford Area Maintenance Headquarters at 757-898-5151, or the Williamsburg Area Maintenance Headquarters at 757-253-5138.

You can also submit a service request online, or call the central service center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).

Please visit VDOT Resources to find answers to many VDOT related questions.

VDOT is responsible for any snow removal and landscape maintenance of medians and roadsides of York County roads.  

The Division of Building Regulation is responsible for monitoring all types of building construction in the county.

The Customer Service Request Portal provides an opportunity for residents to provide feedback and identify concerns and issues.

You can help reduce pollution with these tips: - Do not dump anything but clean water into the storm drains or ditches - Apply fertilizers correctly - Pick up dog waste

TMDL stands for Total Maximum Daily Load and it's an EPA term for the maximum amount of a pollutants (i.e. phosphorous, nitrogen, total suspended solids/silt) that is allowed in a creek or river on an average daily basis.

For Utilities Billing, to include sewer maintenance, trash and recycling billing please call the Finance Department at 757-890-3702.

For Personal Property or Real Estate Billing, please call the Treasurer at 757-890-3420    

Please contact the Finance Department Utilities Billing at 757-890-3702.

Youth ages 3-16 may participate. Age grouped leagues are all organized as follows:

6 & under (6u)
8 & under (8u)
10 & under (10u)
13 & under (13u)
16 & under (16u)

The Start Smart (Instructional Class) is a coed program for children ages 3-5.

Find out more about Youth Soccer here.

Skate, Rattle & Roll is held on Friday nights from September through May at Dare Elementary School. Grades K-6th session is 6 to 8:30 pm.  Once a month grades 6-8th from 9-11 pm

Call the Rainout Line at 757-890-3501 extension 84.  You may also download the app to your phone for updates. 

You do not have to be a resident. There is an extra feel for non-residents.

No. There is an extra fee for non-residents.

The McReynolds Athletic Complex (MAC), Kiln Creek Park, Wolf Trap Road, and York County Elementary School fields will be used. 

Each player in the soccer program is required to wear shin guards. 

The leagues will be broken down as follows: 

8 & under girls
8 & under boys
10 & under girls
10 & under boys
13 & under girls
13 & under boys
16 & under girls
16 & under boys

The coed Start Smart (Instructional Class) is for ages 5-7.  

Find out more about the Youth Basketball Program. 

Practices and games could be played Monday to Thursday evenings and on Saturdays. Dates and times may vary.  More information on our Basketball page.

York County Elementary Schools and York County Middle School gymnasiums are used for the program. 

The Eligibility Screening Tool can help you find out if you may be eligible to receive: - Child Care - Children’s Health Insurance - Energy Assistance and Pregnant Woman Medicaid - SNAP (Food Stamps) - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.

Virginia state statutes do not set a specific age after which a child legally can stay alone. Age alone is not a very good indicator of a child's maturity level. Some very mature 10 year olds may be ready for self care while some 15 year olds may not be ready due to emotional problems or behavioral difficulties. In determining whether a child is capable of being left alone and whether a parent is providing adequate supervision in latchkey situations, Child Protective Services (CPS) will assess several areas.

These areas include:

Child's level of maturity. CPS will want to assess whether the child is physically capable of taking care of himself, is mentally capable of recognizing and avoiding danger and making sound decisions; is emotionally ready to be alone; knows what to do and whom to call if an emergency arises; and has special physical, emotional, or behavioral problems that make it unwise to be left alone. Its important to note that a child who can take care of him/herself may not be ready to care for younger children.

Accessibility of those responsible for the child. CPS will want to determine the location and proximity of the parents, whether they can be reached by phone and can get home quickly if needed, and whether the child knows the parents location and how to reach them.

The situation. CPS will want to assess the time of day and length of time the children will be left alone; the safety of the home or neighborhood; whether the parents have arranged for nearby adults to be available in case a problem arises; and whether there is a family history of child abuse or neglect.

Some localities have ordinance concerning the age at which a child may be left without supervision.

Bark Park is open from sunrise to sunset and will follow Back Creek Park's normal operational schedule. 

Yes, they do. All dogs should have their Rabies, Parvovirus, and Bordatella vaccines. Parks & Recreation staff will periodically spot-check Bark Park, and the rules are posted outside the facility. 

There is no fee to use the Bark Park or any of the facilities located at Back Creek Park. 

No, all dogs must be supervised while in the Bark Park. Any unsupervised dogs will be turned over to York County Animal Services.

Please call York County Animal Services at 757-890-3600 or visit their website at Animal Services

Yes, we do! There are three stations at the Bark Park: one in the small dog section, one in the large dog section, and one outside the front gates.

No one under 16 is permitted within the Bark Park due to liability and safety concerns. 

All dogs must be four months of age or older to visit the Bark Park. Our small dog and large dog sections are separated by weight: the small dog side is 30 lbs and under, and the large dog side is 30 lbs or more. Each dog that visits must utilize the side according to its weight.

Each dog handler is only permitted to bring two dogs at a time. If you would like to bring more than two dogs, you would need to have additional handlers present. 

The FAA requires all drones weighing more than .55 pounds or more to be registered with the FAA.  Registration can be done through the FAA Drone Zone web site:  www.faadronezone.faa.gov

No.  If you are going to fly your drone for a commercial purpose, i.e. to make money for yourself or someone else or for advertising purposes etc. you must possess a Commercial Drone Pilots License.

If you just flying for fun you do not have be a licensed drone pilot but you are required by the FAA to follow certain rules and fly under the rules of a community based recreational flyer & modeler organization.  More information can be found at:  www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/

All drone flights are limited to no higher than 400 feet, without a waiver to fly higher granted by the FAA, when flying in Class G airspace and must remain within line of sight of the pilot. 

When flying within 5 miles of an airport, (Class B, C, D and E airspace), the FAA requires the pilot to obtain airspace authorization and limits the maximum height a drone can be flown without a waiver. 

No.  The York County School prohibits the flying of drones from school property without permission from the School Board.  Flying from school property without permission could result in being charged with trespassing.

It is a violation of FAA regulations to fly any drone over people without a waiver authorizing flight over people issued by the FAA.

No.  York County Code prohibits the flying of a drone from county property without permission from the proper authority.  Currently, York County has no formal process to obtain permission to fly a drone from County property.

No.  The Yorktown Beach is York County property.

No.  The National Park Service prohibits the flying of drones from all National Park Service property.

No.  It is a violation of FAA regulations to fly a drone over people without a waiver to fly over people granted by the FAA.

No.  The FAA prohibits flying drones during periods of civil twilight as determined by the air almanac without an FAA granted waiver.  

Unless you are already a licensed airplane pilot, you must be at least 16 years of age and be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language and be in a physical mental condition to safely fly a drone.  Finally you must pass the initial aeronautical exam at an FAA approved Knowledge Testing Center.  The exam covers many topics such as rules and regulations, aviation weather, loading and performance, emergency procedures, radio communications, airport operations and more.  For more information on becoming a licensed drone pilot go the FAA’s Drone Zone web site.

There are several avenues to keep you updated on all events and programs sponsored by VCE-York/Poquoson. The office has a full-page write up in the York County Citizen News, published quarterly and available in the York libraries.

The York/Poquoson Extension office also sends out email reminders through the York County Subscriber system.

Samples of diseased plants, as well as plants or insects for identification can be taken to the York/Poquoson Extension office, located at 5338-I George Washington Mem. Hwy., in the Washington Square Shopping Center. The plant sample should include as much of the plant as possible.

When bringing in an insect for identification, please make sure the specimen is in a tightly sealed container.

For more information about specimen collection,

Active duty uniformed-service (and qualifying spouse or dependents) and overseas citizens are permitted to receive the ballot via email upon request. For more information, view our Guidelines for Voters that Request E-mail Ballots (.pdf) or contact your local elections office.

If you are a legal Virginia resident but are not yet registered to vote, or need to change your voter registration, you may use the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to register to vote and apply for your absentee ballot at the same time. After you complete the FPCA, sign it and then you may either mail it to your local voter registration office, e-mail or fax it to your local voter registration office. You should complete this application (FPCA) before you complete any other forms or applications relating to voter registration and/or absentee voting. You may also register and request absentee ballots using the Virginia voter registration application and absentee ballot application linked on this page. However, using the FPCA is recommended for the convenience of a single form allowing electronic submission of registration by fax or email. 

Registrar’s Office has expanded to better serve citizens at the following locations.

Washington Square Location

Physical Address
5322 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy
P.O. Box 451
Yorktown, VA 23692

Phone: 757-890-3440

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Victory Village Location

Physical Address
6614 Mooretown Road
Suite A
Williamsburg, VA 23188

Phone: 757-890-3440

Office Hours
Tuesdays
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Republic Services is under contract with York County to provide this service.

Service fees for curbside solid waste can be found here.

There are a variety of reasons that could be the cause of non-collection. Here are the most common: 

• Too close to another item for automated truck to collect (must be three feet away from any other item) 
• Must be out by 7 a.m. on your collection day (late set out)
• Overloaded (more than 260 pounds in weight)
• Overstuffed (lid not closed and trash would spill when lifted)
• Opening of the trash container not facing the street
• Have more containers than you are paying for (other containers not collected)
• See tag left on container for other reasons

For additional information call Waste Management at 757-890-3780, or to report a miss please enter a service request in the Customer Service Request Portal.

Our trash contractor observes at least the following holidays: New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Collections that fall on these holidays will be delayed by one day and each collection day that follows the holiday will be delayed by one day (for example, if the holiday is on a Tuesday, Tuesday's collections will be on Wednesday, Wednesday's will be on Thursday, etc.). All other holidays will have regular collection.

Curbside Recycling Collection Calendar (PDF)

You may put bagged leaves or grass clippings in your container for pickup. Please make sure that you do not overload your container when doing so as the truck cannot lift the container if it weighs more than 260 pounds or if the lid is not closed on the container.

Visit the Yard Debris Collection page for more information.

Latex Paint

• If the paint is old and dry, you can leave the lid off and dispose of in your regular trash.
• If the paint is still a liquid, you can add kitty litter or other absorbent material such as sawdust or mulch, and stir it well until it becomes very thick and will not drip or run.  Once you’ve done this, you can leave the lid off and dispose of it in your regular trash.  Please note:  this ONLY APPLIES to latex (water based) paint. 

Latex or Oil Based Paint

• VPPSA provides scheduled Household Chemical Collection/Computer Recycling events for residents of its member communities on the Peninsula.  See schedule
  
  

VPPSA holds a total of 13 household chemical collection events per year and accepts a variety of paints, fuels, solvents, pesticides, automotive products and other chemicals from residents of Hampton, Poquoson, Williamsburg, James City County and York County.  Many computer-related items accepted for recycling at these events as well.  

Computer Recycling

• Since 2001, our contractor, Computer Recycling of Virginia, has erased every hard drive using software that meets or exceeds all industry standards, including the NIST 800-88. Once the wipe process is complete, any hard drive that fails the wipe process is physically destroyed.
• The mission of Computer Recycling of Virginia, Inc. (CRVA) is to place educationally–useful equipment into Virginia’s schools and non-profit organizations free of charge, while promoting electronics recycling throughout Virginia.  

For more information about Household Chemical Collections/Computer Recycling Events, visit vppsa.org.

Complete a Customer Service Request via the web at: Customer Service Request Portal call Waste Management at 757-890-3780 or email waste@yorkcounty.gov.

Complete a Customer Service Request at: Customer Service Request Portal, call the Waste Management Center at 757-890-3780 or email waste@yorkcounty.gov.

Complete a Customer Service Request at: Customer Service Request Portal, call the Waste Management Center at 757-890-3780 or email waste@yorkcounty.gov.

Complete a Customer Service Request at: Customer Service Request Portal, call the Waste Management Center at 757-890-3780 or email waste@yorkcounty.gov.

Service fees for additional solid waste and recycling containers can be found here.

Republic Services will accept credit only for dropping off trash – must have an account with them or a credit card; VPPSA will take cash, check, or credit at the VPPSA compost facility.

If it is still in working order, please consider donating it to a local charitable organization.  If not, you can bring it to the Waste Management Center, 145 Goodwin Neck Road, for disposal.  If you are scheduling a bulk item pickup at your home, you may include TVs with the remainder of your bulk items.  TVs are not accepted at our computer recycling events.  For more information, please call (757) 890-3780.

If you need more propane, you can have the tank refilled or exchanged at a local retailer.  A propane tank exchange is less expensive than buying a new one. 

It is also possible to recycle your empty propane tank.  Some retailers will accept unused or partially used propane tanks and will recycle them.

If you are unable to take it to a retail location, Waste Management Division will accept completely empty propane tanks at the metal recycling area.

For more recycling options, here are some helpful resources:

• Propane Tank Disposal and Recycling

If it is still in good condition and free of stains, rips, etc., please consider donating it to a local charitable organization.  If you are scheduling a bulk item pickup at your home, you may include a mattress/box spring as one of your bulk items.  If you subscribe to the County's curbside garbage service, you can bring it to the Waste Management Center, 145 Goodwin Neck Road, for disposal.  Contractors, residents from other localities and County residents who do not subscribe to the County’s curbside collection program will be charged $33.00 per mattress/$33.00 per box spring.

To schedule a bulk pickup, please complete a Customer Service Request at: Customer Service Request Portal, call the Waste Management Center at (757) 890-3780 or email waste@yorkcounty.gov.