Sumter Pride Programs

Residential Demolition Assistance Program
The City of Sumter is committed to the revitalization of its neighborhoods. We endeavor to improve the aesthetics and quality of life by assisting in removing vacant blighted dwellings throughout several areas of the City.

We would like the opportunity of discussing demolition options for your structure. Keep in mind, you will retain ownership of the land after demolition.

Special Projects Manager
Robert Fleury
21 N. Main Street (4th floor of the Sumter Opera House)
Sumter, SC 29150
rfleury@sumter-sc.com
803-436-2664

Who Qualifies?
The demolition cost to each owner is $400 or No Charge if your Family income is below the HUD guidelines as indicated by the following chart:

Eligibility
To be eligible one must meet the following income guideline. The guideline is based on the number of people living in a household:

Accomplishments
In March of 2002 the Sumter Pride program was announced. Codes Enforcement identified over 200 vacant or boarded up dwellings throughout several neighborhoods. The success of this program comes from the citizens of Sumter and their willingness to utilize the resources available to make Sumter a better place to live. In the first year the Sumter Pride program was successful with over 40 demolitions, and again in 2003 an additional 45 structures have been demolished. As of 2006 more than 150 delapidated dwellings have been demolished.