Weekly permit insights

James City County Building Permits

No new permits have shown up in James City County's official feed recently, so the numbers below cover the most recent data available (512 permits through 2026-08-08). We check for new data every week.

No new permits recorded since 2026-08-08. We check weekly.

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Permits this period
512
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-08-08

Weekly trend: May 17: 121 · May 24: 145 · May 31: 132 · Jun 7: 120 · Jun 14: 128 · Jun 21: 116 · Jun 28: 94 · Jul 5: 101 · Jul 12: 109 · Jul 19: 150 · Jul 26: 118 · Aug 2: 113

Permits by trade in James City County

TradeThis periodShare
Plumbing12825.0%
Electrical11522.5%
HVAC8216.0%
Solar102.0%
Roofing61.2%
Pool & Spa20.4%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is James City County building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls James City County's building permits from official city permit portals every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is James City County building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly James City County overview is free to browse, total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in James City County?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does James City County's permit data come from?

Official public records from official city permit portals, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.

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