Hurricane Preparedness in Sumter County, FL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Sumter County, Florida.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sumter County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Flood Elevation
In unincorporated Sumter County, new homes in mapped flood hazard areas must have their lowest floor elevated to the base flood elevation plus one foot, or the design flood elevation, whichever is higher, under Sumter County Code § 6-72's amendment to Florida Building Code, Residential R322.2.1. Higher standards apply in Coastal A and AO zones.
Sumter County Flood Elevation Requirements
Some RestrictionsSumter County Code § 6-72 (Fla. Building Code, Residential R322.2.1)
R322.2.1 Elevation requirements. 1.Buildings and structures in flood hazard areas not designated as Coastal A Zones shall have the lowest floors elevated to or above the base flood elevation plus 1 foot or the design flood elevation, whichever is higher.2.Buildings and structures in flood hazard areas designated as Coastal A Zones shall have the lowest floors elevated to or above the base flood...
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