Tensas Parish, LA septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Tensas Parish, Louisiana are permitted by Tensas Parish Health Unit under LAC Title 51, Part XIII.
Septic permit program
- Program type: State Agency
- Authorized agent: Tensas Parish Office of Public Health
- Own septic program: No, uses Louisiana state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 4,147
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Tensas 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 Tensas 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 Tensas Parish Health Unit before applying.