St. James Parish, LA septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in St. James Parish, Louisiana are permitted by St. James Parish Health Unit under LAC Title 51, Part XIII.
Septic permit program
- Program type: State Agency
- Authorized agent: St. James Parish Office of Public Health
- Own septic program: No, uses Louisiana state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 20,192
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in St. James 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 St. James 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 St. James Parish Health Unit before applying.