Red River Parish, LA septic permits and regulations

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

Septic permit program

  • Program type: State Agency
  • Authorized agent: Red River Parish Office of Public Health
  • Own septic program: No, uses Louisiana state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 7,620

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Red River 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 Red River 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 Red River Parish Health Unit before applying.