Permit Information

Local Permits

Sumter EMC is required by local jurisdictions to adhere to their policies and regulations regarding connections of electrical service. Permits must be obtained before a service can be connected. The table below lists cities and counties that require permits.  See the bottom of this page for an explanation of the footnotes indicated by an '*'.

JurisdictionPermit typeContact #
Chattahoochee County/CussetaBuilding & Electrical706-989-3422
City of Americus ****Building & Mobile Home229-924-4411
Dougherty ****Electric229-438-3901
Lee *|**Electrical & Mobile Home229-759-6003
MarionBuilding & Electrical229-649-5670
Randolph Building, Mobile Home, and Electrical229-732-5212
SchleyBuilding229-937-9169
Stewart ****Building & Electrical229-838-6769
Sumter *|**|***|****Electrical & Mobile Home229-928-4547
TerrellBuilding229-995-5210
Webster****Mobile Home & Building229-828-3690 (Building Permits Only) 229-828-5775
Footnote SymbolSpecial Conditions
*Any mobile home moved onto an existing lot requires a permit before meter is set 
**For any electrical work where replacement of equipment or parts is performed, a permit is required before service can be hooked back up 
***Temporary services require a permit before meter is set 
****All mobile homes, and new or existing rental units, require a permit before the meter is set 

Jurisdictional Permit Requirements

Please see your local governing authority for the latest available requirements. 

The permit types listed above are required before the meter is set for permanent service.