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Sumter County board weighs tighter rules for code‑fine waivers, foreclosure backlog review
Summary
Commissioners heard staff report on hundreds of open code cases and dozens of liens. County Attorney proposed narrowing eligibility for waiver of fines tied to probate timelines (suggested 180 days/6 months), and staff will model the fiscal and staffing implications of accelerating foreclosures.
Sumter County commissioners on Feb. 17 received a detailed briefing on the county's code‑enforcement caseload, outstanding liens and options for policy changes aimed at reducing backlog and unfair outcomes.
Administrative staff reported 452 cases were open in the last fiscal year and that 71 liens have been referred for possible foreclosure; attorneys and commissioners said many liens date back to the COVID period and older cases drive the backlog.
County Attorney…
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