Lincoln Parish, LA septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana are permitted by Lincoln Parish Health Unit under LAC Title 51, Part XIII.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: State Agency
  • Authorized agent: Lincoln Parish Office of Public Health
  • Own septic program: No, uses Louisiana state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 48,396

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Lincoln Parish: $100. Louisiana average: $104.

Local rules

County operates under state-level LAC 51:XIII (Louisiana Sanitary Code). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Lincoln Parish

  • 1 permit fee with sources
  • The agency phone, email and office address
  • Setback distances
  • Soil and perc test requirements
  • Allowed system types
  • System design rules
  • Inspection requirements
  • Maintenance and pumping rules
  • Point-of-sale rules
  • Installer, designer and pumper licensing

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Other Louisiana counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Lincoln Parish Health Unit before applying.