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Internal Revenue Service
2017 Cunningham Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
1-800-829-3676 or 1-800-829-1040
www.irs.gov
Virginia Employment Commission
5235 John Tyler Highway
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 253-4738
www.vec.state.va.us
Virginia Department of Taxation
11847 Canon Blvd., Suite 5
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 594-7482
NEED URL
Local Contractor Licenses
York County does require licensure for building contractors, residential contractors, and subcontractors (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, masonry, etc.) for making additions to existing structures, or those involved in remodeling, repair, or demolition of existing structures.
Contact:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Finance Bldg.
120 Alexander Hamilton Blvd.,
Yorktown, VA 23690
(757) 890-3383
www.yorkcounty.gov/revenue/
Health Department
For Residents:
Virginia Department of Health
416 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 594-7300
For Businesses:
1125 Professional Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757)253-4813
www.vdh.state.va.us
The types of businesses that must comply with health regulations in York County include:
Restaurants, Massage Parlors, Nursing Homes, Spas, Etc.
Contact the Virginia Health Department for further types of businesses that may be subject the health
deparment regulations.
Liquor License
For the distribution of alcoholic beverages in York County, businesses are required to get a liquor license.
Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
4907 West Mercury Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 825-7830
www.abc.state.va.us
Business Licenses and Taxes
Commissioner of the Revenue
Finance Bldg.
120 Alexander Hamilton Blvd.,
Yorktown, VA 23690
(757) 890-3383
www.yorkcounty.gov/revenue/
All types of businesses are required to register for a business license.
For more information on registering your business with the state, visit:
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Official York County Website
Personal Property
Commissioner of the Revenue
(757) 890-3383
Other Taxes
There are other taxes collected for Prepared Food & Beverage, Transient Occupancy Tax and Short Term Rental Tax. You can pay these taxes using the monthly or quarterly forms that are mailed to each taxpayer on the 25th of each month.
Name Registration
To register assumed names, trade names and DBA's go to the:
Circuit Court - York Poquoson Courthouse
300 Ballard Street
Yorktown, VA 23690
(757) 890-3350
www.yorkcounty.gov/revenue/
Planning and Building Processes
All questions regarding Planning and Building should be directed to Mr. John Hudgins, Director of Environmental & Development Services at:
(757) 890-3750
105 Service Drive
P.O. Box 532
Yorktown, VA 23690-0532
The permits that can be obtained through this office include:
Site Plan/Subdivision Approval, Land Disturbing Activity Permits, Various Zoning Permits, Building Permits (electrical, plumbing, etc.), Demolition Permits, Sign Permits, Wetlands Permits, Variances, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Waivers.
A site plan needs to be filed. An appointment with a planner is recommended but not required. Those developers who go through a "preapplication" process will receive expedited reviews for their projects. For an appointment call (757) 890-3531.
www.yorkcounty.gov
Business-Related Signs
To erect a sign, a sign permit must be obtained. Call (757) 890-3524 for details. Size constraints vary with each zoning district.
Contact the Division of Development and Compliance for the procedure to get a sign permit. An application is required along with the requisite fee. Detailed drawings of the sign are required along with a locational drawing. The application materials are submitted to the Division of Building Regulation.
Fire Code Regulations
The source of the York County fire code follows the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (which is an amended version of the BOCA Fire Prevention Code) along with local amendments. The local amendments can be viewed on the County website.
For fire code compliance issues in York County contact the York County Department of Fire and Life Safety at (757) 890-3600 and you will be directed to the appropriate staff member.
Permit Review Processes
The review processes for different permits take different amounts of time.
- Site Plan (regular process) - up to 60 days.
Site Plan (pre-application conference attended) - 21 day goal.
- Subdivision Plans (regular process) - up to 60 days.
Subdivision Plans (pre-application conference attended) - 21 day goal.
- Building Permits - up to three weeks.
A Building Permit is required for all new construction, additions, alterations, and renovations. There is a charge for the permit.
If the electricity and gas have been turned off at a vacant business location, contact Virginia Natural Gas or Dominion Virginia Power to restore it. There is never a permit required for reconnection of a utility.
Call (757) 890-3522 to find out what is required to apply for the various permits. If a business wants to made an addition to an existing business or build a new building, a site plan must be submitted and approved and subsequently, a land disturbing activity permit and a building permit must be obtained. These are the typical permits that are required; others may be required for certain projects.
Home-Based Businesses
The issues involved in having a home-based business in York County would depend on the type of business, but certain activities are permitted as a matter of right while others required a special use permit. All businesses are required to register with the Commissioner of the Revenue for business license and home occupation zoning certification.
Applications for approval may be obtained from the:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Finance Building
120 Alexander Hamilton Boulevard
Yorktown, VA 23690
(757) 890-3383
Zoning & Code Compliance: (757) 890-3524
Signs are not permitted under any circumstances for home-based businesses. Any type of business can be conducted in the home, provided the home occupation would be limited to using their home for office use only. Home-based businesses can not hire people to work for them.
Business Incentives
All questions regarding business incentives should be directed to Mr. Jim Noel, Director of Economic Development at (757) 890-3317. |
