Property Maintenance in Sumter County, SC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Sumter County, South Carolina.
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Property Blight
In unincorporated Sumter County, a public officer appointed by the County Administrator can order an owner to repair a dangerous or unsanitary dwelling or, if repair costs exceed half the home's value, to remove or demolish it. Sec. 22-130 sets the order process, and unpaid repair, vacating or demolition costs become a lien collected like county taxes.
Sumter County Unfit Dwelling Abatement
Significant RestrictionsSumter County Code § 22-130(b), (e)
If, after such notice and hearing, the public officer determines that the dwelling under consideration is unfit for human habitation, he shall state in writing his findings of fact in support of such determination and shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner thereof an order:(1)If the repair, alteration or improvement of the dwelling can be made at a reasonable cost in relation to the ...
Vacant Lot Maintenance
Sumter County treats overgrown weeds, rank vegetation and debris on any occupied or unoccupied lot in the unincorporated area as a public nuisance once it stands within 100 feet of a residence. Sec. 22-104 and Sec. 22-105 make the growth unlawful, and the county can send written notice, then abate the lot itself and lien the property for the cost.
Sumter County Vacant Lot Weed Rules
Some RestrictionsSumter County Code §§ 22-104, 22-105
The county finds that weeds, rank vegetation over one foot high, or other debris which is allowed to accumulate and remain on any real property within the county within 100 feet of a residence is a common nuisance and a health hazard, since such growth or debris encourages the multiplication of mosquitoes, flies and rodents and increases the likelihood of fires. ... It shall be unlawful for any...
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