Questions & Answers

What is the policy for extending a permit?

All requests for extension must be made in writing at least five (5) working days before the permit application or issued permit is to expire and must be on the Sumter City-County Building Departments' "Request for Extension" form.

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PERMITS:

1. There will be no charge to extend a permit application or an active permit (one that has not expired due to lack of activity for 180 days) if a request for extension is submitted in writing and a justifiable cause is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the building official.

2. The extension(s) shall be for not more than 180 days each.

3. The total number of extensions issued shall be at the discretion of the building official.