Covington County, MS septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Covington County, Mississippi are permitted by Covington County Health Department under Mississippi Code Title 41, Chapter 67; Admin. Code Title 15, Part 18, Subpart 77.
Septic permit program
- Program type: State Agency
- Authorized agent: Covington County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Mississippi state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 18,340
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Covington County: $183. Mississippi average: $183.
Local rules
County operates under state-level Mississippi Individual Onsite Wastewater Disposal System Law. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Covington County
- 3 permit fees 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 Covington County Health Department before applying.