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The Planning & Development Department (Building, Zoning, Code Compliance, Contractor License, & Planning) has moved to a new location - formerly known as the "old" Winn Dixie Building. 

Please note:   All phone numbers and extensions remained the same.

Our mailing address is: 

910 N. Main Street, Ste. 301
Bushnell, FL 33513

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Planning, Building, Zoning, Code Compliance, Contractor Licensing Office Move

 

Contractor licensing is a function of the Sumter County Building Department,and is in place to safeguard the health, property, and public welfare of Sumter County. Contractors who wish to obtain building permits in Sumter County may do so if they hold a State of Florida Certificate of Competency, or are registered with the State through Sumter County, or who hold a Sumter County Certificate of Competency.

 

State Certified
The following contractor categories may either take an examination and be certified through the State, or take an examination, be approved by Sumter County, and register with the State:
  • General
  • Electrical
  • Building
  • Mechanical
  • Sheet Metal
  • Residential
  • Plumbing
  • Air Conditioning "A"
  • Commercial Pool/Spa
  • Specialty Structure
  • Roofing
  • Air Conditioning "B"
  • Residential Pool/Spa
Sumter County Competency Card
The following categories do not require an examination, nor do they require registering with the State, but do require a Sumter County Competency Card:
  • Carpentry
  • Concrete/Masonry
  • Insulation
  • Carpentry, Finish
  • Masonry
  • Painting
  • Ceramic Tile setting
  • Dry Wall
  • Stucco, Lath, & Plastering
  • Siding
  • Dry Wall Hanging
  • Concrete Forming, Placing & Finishing
  • Concrete Placing & Finishing
  • Dry Wall Finishing
Article II of the Sumter County Code, which is the ordinance pertaining to contractor licensing, is available here.

The application form and submission checklist, along with the Competency Card renewal application are available for download in the Requirements section.

 

 

Division of Planning & Development
Board of County Commissioners, Sumter County, Florida

PH: 352-793-0270 | FAX: 352-793-0274
910 North Main Street, Suite 301, Bushnell, FL 33513

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