Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Town of Sallis, Mississippi

Rules another office applies inside Town of Sallis

Town of Sallis does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Living in an RVLimited

  RV sites inside Sallis town limits to the extent they generate residential wastewater.

  • Three or more trailers, cabins, or RVs on a property must be applied for as a commercial development with MSDH.
  • This does not establish a Sallis zoning authorization for residential RV occupancy.

  trailers/cabins/RVs triggering commercial development application: >= 3 units

  “If there will be three (3) or more trailers/cabins/RVs on the property, this will need to be applied for as a commercial development.”

• Camping on your landLimited

  A hunting camp inside Sallis town limits where residential wastewater is generated.

  • MSDH treats the camp as a residential application.
  • This finding addresses wastewater approval, not a separate town camping or land-use ordinance.

  “Yes. This is considered a residential application with us.”

• Manufactured homesLimited

  A manufactured home inside Sallis town limits where an individual on-site wastewater system is required.

  • A residential wastewater application applies to a manufactured home designed as a single-family dwelling.
  • This does not establish a Sallis zoning authorization or prohibition.

  “Residential applications are for one single-family dwelling, commonly in the form of a house, trailer, manufactured home or other structure designed for that reason.”

• Who permits septicState (with conditions)

  On-site wastewater systems serving property inside Sallis town limits.

  • Applies when an individual on-site wastewater disposal system is installed; centralized sewer may instead provide permanent sewage disposal.

  “By law, you must apply to us and install a septic system from the Permit we issue.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Installation of an on-site wastewater disposal system serving property inside Sallis town limits.

  • A permit is also required for a water meter.
  • Where a sewer line is available, MSDH refers applications within one mile of the line to connect and requires a sewer-provider rejection letter before proceeding with the on-site application.

  “The Permit is required for a water meter and the installation of an on-site wastewater disposal system.”

• Septic inspectionLimited

  Installation of an individual on-site wastewater disposal system serving property inside Sallis town limits.

  • For the standard process, a certified installer must contact MSDH 24 hours before construction to schedule an inspection.
  • An eligible two-acre exemption follows steps 1 through 4 but does not require final approval; MSDH reserves a right to inspect such systems after more than 30 days of use.

  “The Certified Installer is responsible for contacting the Department 24 hours BEFORE beginning construction to schedule an inspection.”

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Wastewater disposal from property inside Sallis town limits.

  • Wastewater must be piped to central sewer or a septic system; gray water cannot be discharged to ground, ditches, or bodies of water.

  “All wastewater is required to pipe into a central sewer system or a septic system for proper disposal.”

• Well permitLimited

  Wells inside Sallis town limits that are subject to an MDEQ Water Use Permit.

  • This finding does not establish that every private residential well requires a Water Use Permit.
  • Wells must be drilled by a Mississippi-licensed water-well contractor.

  “NOTE: Wells must be drilled by a water well contractor licensed in the state of Mississippi.”

• Mandatory utility hookupConditional

  A Sallis property seeking a permanent water-meter connection.

  • A permanent sewage-disposal solution must be available.
  • If public sewer is unavailable, the applicant must apply to MSDH for the required paperwork.
  • MSDH automatically refers on-site applications within one mile of a sewer line to connect and requires a rejection letter before proceeding.

  sewer-line referral distance: <= 1 mile (MSDH refers applications within this distance to connect)

  “State law requires you have permanent sewage disposal solution available to receive a permanent water meter.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  MSDH on-site wastewater applications for property inside Sallis town limits.

  • Fees are subject to change.
  • Online payment is subject to a processing fee and additional costs may apply when the online application is not used.

  Notice of Intent plus Final Approval: 197.5 USD (currently listed fee) · Notice of Intent plus Exemption: 100 USD (currently listed fee) · Existing Residential Inspection: 100 USD (currently listed fee)

  “Notice of Intent + Final Approval is currently $197.50 Notice of Intent + Exemption is currently $100 Existing Residential Inspection is currently $100”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  MSDH on-site wastewater permitting for property inside Sallis town limits.

  • The application requires the selected fee and required documentation.
  • After inspection, affidavits are required for final approval; advanced treatment systems additionally require an applicant maintenance affidavit.

  “STEP 1 – Fill out application, submit required documentation and pay fee of selected option (a processing fee will be included)”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Town of Sallis or Attala County directly.

• Building permit — Residential building construction inside Sallis town limits.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residences inside Sallis town limits.
• Building code adopted — Building construction inside Sallis town limits.
• Inspections — Building inspections inside Sallis town limits.
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of buildings inside Sallis town limits.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.