For Businesses

York County is the perfect place to start, grow or relocate a business. Here you’ll find a vibrant economy, central location, a low cost of living, a talented workforce and great incentive programs. The York County Economic Alliance is an arm of county government whose mission is to help you make your business a success. We recommend contacting the Economic Development Corp., part of the York County Economic Alliance, for any of your business-related questions.

Business Basics and Incentive Programs

• Starting a business
• Types of Businesses
• Register a business
• Find a Business
• State Financial Incentives
• Local Funding and Incentive Programs
• Workforce Development

Doing Business with York County

• Purchasing Department
• Current York County Open Bids
• Bid List Application

General Business Resources

• GIS/Mapping databases
• Property Assessment Information
• Local Property Tax Millage Rates
• State Business Tax Information
• Bad Check Restitution Program

Business Rules and Regulations

• Pennsylvania Building Code
• Building permits, Zoning and Local Ordinances - Contact Local Municipality *
• Labor Law Information
• Mandatory Posting Regulations
• Commercial Driver’s License Information
• York County Bureau of Weights and Measures *
• Erosion and Sediment Control/Stormwater Plans

Business Organizations

• York County Economic Alliance
• Main Street Hanover
• Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
• Downtown, Inc.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Please let us know via email to ycpio@yorkcountypa.gov.