Water Restrictions
York County Remains Under Water Restrictions
York County Water/Sewer customers remain under mandatory water restrictions due to the continuing drought conditions. These restrictions were revised on May 1, 2008.
For a complete list of restrictions, please see the
Drought Mandatory Water Restriction Guide
To report violators, please call the York County Water/Sewer hotline: 803.628.2919, or e-mail to water.sewer@yorkcountygov.com.
Please monitor this site frequently for any and all changes.
Volunteer at the Animal Shelter
Do you have some extra time that you would like to fill with an activity? The York County Animal Shelter could use your help as a shelter volunteer.
Please call 628-3190 to volunteer or email us here.
Floodplain Map Information
Through a Cooperating Technical Partner Initiative with FEMA, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, which administers the National Flood Insurance and Flood Mitigation Programs in South Carolina, initiated a program to update flood hazard information for all communities in the state over a period of 5 years.
York County’s new Floodplain maps were some of the first to be updated. Some properties located within the floodplain may have been moved out of the floodplain, whereas some may have been moved into the floodplain. The new floodplain maps are currently at our Engineering Department in York.
If you have any questions or would like to take a look at your properties location regarding the floodplain please call Eddie Bassett at (803)684-8571 to arrange an appointment.
Please see the Floodplain frequently asked questions (FAQs) under the York County Environmental Compliance division web page that might help with some of your questions.
Welcome
York County is one of the oldest political jurisdictions in the state, with a
long and proud history that spans more than two centuries.
Up until the 1750s the Catawba Indian Tribe ruled what is known as present York
County, SC. Changes to their culture came with the arrival of white settlers on
the eve of the American Revolution. Two important victories during the American
Revolution, the Battle of Huck's Defeat (July 12, 1780) and Kings Mountain
(October 7, 1780), took place in York County.
When Scots-Irish settlers first arrived in 1750, most of York County was part of
North Carolina. A boundary dispute between the two Carolinas was resolved in
1772 and the area became part of the “New Acquisition” of South Carolina. By
1785 the York District was created, consisting of the present area and some
land in Chester and Cherokee counties. The S. C. Constitution of 1868 changed
districts into counties, creating the basic governmental unit of York County.
A century later, York County pioneered South Carolina’s movement towards
modernization of local government. By popular vote in 1976, a Council-Manager
form of government was established.
Today, more than 170,000 residents live within the 685 square miles of York
County. The area consists of well-planned residential communities, large
expanses of farmland and diversified businesses and industries.
Fair Housing Statement
The State of South Carolina enacted the South Carolina Fair Housing Law in 1989.
The York County Council supports and promotes fair and equitable housing for all of its citizens.
The Council rejects discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin,
disability, and/or familial status in the sale, rental or provision of other housing services.