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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1449
Sumter, SC 29151
Physical Location
21 N. Main Street
Sumter, SC 29150
Phone
(803) 436-2500
vision and mission
The City of Sumter exists to provide our citizens an environment of opportunity and excellent public services.
We do this by:
Mayor's Minute
The Mayor’s Minute is a community-focused information series from the City of Sumter, designed to keep residents and visitors informed, engaged, and connected. Through this initiative, the City underscores its ongoing commitment to accountability and transparency, while providing timely updates and insights on important projects, programs, and events. The Mayor's office shares this series as a way to strengthen communication, foster trust, and ensure that the community remains an active partner in shaping Sumter’s future.
The City of Sumter is proud to announce the Serve First Open, an ATP Challenger 125 tournament, coming to the Palmetto Tennis Center from August 11–17, 2025—marking the most prestigious international sports tourism event the city has ever hosted. As part of the second-highest tier of professional men’s tennis, the ATP Tour brings some of the top-ranked players in the world to compete just days...
On June 10th, the City of Sumter officially cut the ribbon on the newly renovated South Sumter Park! Located on 630 S Sumter Street, upgrades to this park include: Basketball courts in a new “airnasium” Fenced pickleball courts Updated playgrounds Pavilion with restrooms Walking trail, improved parking, and landscaping Renovated baseball field & picnic areas Thanks to our SC Legislative team and...
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: We want to make sure you are protecting your most precious cargo. Sumter residents can signup for free car seat installation program. Residents bring their car seats and the Sumter Fire Department will assist them with the correct install. The next install date is scheduled for May 15 from 11 AM – 1 PM. Installations are by appointment only. Schedule an appointment today by...
This month we wanted to share some highlights from 2019 year end report: 14 homeowners were given house rehab assistance. 59 dilapidated structures were demolished through our codes enforcement, these are always performed at the owners request and/or permission. Sumter Fire Department installed over 568 smoke detectors in residential homes. Project Checkmate, our senior citizen assistance program...
The City of Sumter administrative offices will be closed for Presidents Day, this Monday, February 21, 2022. Sanitation services will continue to run on a normal schedule. Join us for our next Community Clean Up Day this Saturday, February 19. Groups and individuals are encouraged to get out, walk around your neighborhoods and pick up litter you see along the streets. We love Sumter and we want...