Union County, MS septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Union County, Mississippi are permitted by Union 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: Union County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Mississippi state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 27,777

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Union 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 Union 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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Other Mississippi counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Union County Health Department before applying.