03/13/2026
๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐ณ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง
The proposed project on Bumphead Roadโdirectly across from the elementary and middle schoolโincludes approximately 79-89 owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $290,000, along with a pond/detention and walkable open space. Two roads into the subdivision are planned. The homes will range from 1,200 sq. ft. to 2,200 sq. ft., with garages, within a restricted-covenant subdivision. Home pricing will depend on buyer preferences for home features and amenities. According to Rusty Warner, executive director of the Development Authority. โThis is great placement of a subdivision to address workforce housing,โ Warner said, โas its location provides a close opportunity for our industrial park workers. In addition, we hope this will be a draw for much-needed housing for hospital workers, education staff, fire, and police.โ
The property was zoned Industrial, but will be rezoned to PMUD (Planned Mixed-Use Development) to permit a convenience store at the neighborhood's corner.
The vote was nearly unanimous, with Terrance Clemons voting against the project rezoning.
โThe Authority believes this project reflects a thoughtful step toward strengthening Sumter Countyโs housing infrastructure and economic vitality,โ said Warner. โOur businesses need employee housing. Retail and restaurants usually follow as our Sumter โrooftopโ count grows. Economic development is not only creating jobs but generating new county-wide investments.โ
The builder, Smith Douglas Homes, has been working on the plans in the background, so a 2026 start/build date is expected, dependent on coordination with the DCA.
This project will be a super win for the county and the city. Americus will receive all infrastructure and building permit fees, along with 89 new water and sewer customers, for life.
