Website Maintenance
York County will implementing a redesigned York County Government website, this Saturday, September 13th. The York County website (
www.yorkcountygov.com ) will be out of service from 10:00AM until approximately 7:00PM on Saturday the 13th. We hope that you will plan to visit the new site shortly after the implementation to find improved navigation and design. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the site administrator at
webmaster@yorkcountygov.com
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
For a list of fines, please see the
Schedule of fines per section 54.05 of York County Drought Ordinance
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.
York County Access
York County Access is a cooperative effort of York County and the City of Rock Hill and is operated by York County Council on Aging. This service provides public transportation for residents of rural York County and the City of Rock Hill.
York County Access which is also referred to as “Dial –A- Ride” is a demand response transportation system that provides vehicles to transport passengers to desired destinations within rural York County and the City of Rock Hill. The operating schedule for this service is Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fares are $2.50 for a one way trip anywhere in York County. Please note that rides must be scheduled two days in advance.
To reserve space or to learn more, please call the Council on Aging at (803) 327-6694 extension 304. Clover residents should call 1-866-607-1910 for assistance. Please refer to the York County Access brochure or video linked to this page for specific information.
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.