Pointe Coupee Parish, LA septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

  • Program type: State Agency
  • Authorized agent: Pointe Coupee Parish Office of Public Health
  • Own septic program: No, uses Louisiana state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 20,758

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Pointe Coupee 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 Pointe Coupee 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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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Pointe Coupee Parish Health Unit before applying.