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

Rules another office applies inside Town of Winstonville

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

• Who permits septicState (with conditions)

  On-site wastewater disposal systems in Mississippi, including systems proposed inside Winstonville town limits where central sewer service is unavailable.

  • The MSDH Division of On-site Wastewater says applicants should check city limits and available sewer service before applying.
  • If a sewer line is available, the applicant does not use the MSDH on-site wastewater process.

  “You will not have a sewer line available. If you have a sewer bill, you do not come to us. We recommend you check with neighbors if you have empty land, and check the Disclosure Statement if you are purchasing a house. City limits, rural subdivisions with less than an acre per lot, and Water Associations that also provide sewer services are things you should check on prior to applying to us.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Installation of an on-site wastewater disposal system in Mississippi, including inside Winstonville town limits when an on-site system is used.

  • The requirement applies to installation of an on-site wastewater disposal system.
  • The same permit is required for a water meter.

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

• Off-grid sanitationProhibited

  Wastewater disposal in Mississippi, including property inside Winstonville town limits.

  • This finding concerns wastewater and gray-water discharge.
  • Wastewater must be piped to a central sewer system or a septic system for proper disposal.

  “Mississippi does not recognize gray water. Anything that could be considered gray water in other states is classified as wastewater in Mississippi. All wastewater is required to pipe into a central sewer system or a septic system for proper disposal. No “gray water” can be discharged on the ground, ditches, or bodies of water.”

• Mandatory utility hookupConditional

  A permanent water-meter connection for property in Mississippi, including Winstonville town limits.

  • A permanent sewage-disposal solution must be available.
  • The solution may be a sewer line or septic system.
  • If public sewer is unavailable, the applicant must apply to MSDH for the appropriate paperwork.

  “State law requires you have permanent sewage disposal solution available to receive a permanent water meter. Permanent sewage disposal solutions can be a sewer line or septic system. You must have a sewer option before a water utility can make a connection to your property. If public sewer is not available in your area, you will have to apply to us for the proper paperwork.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  MSDH on-site wastewater applications in Mississippi, including applicable applications for property inside Winstonville town limits.

  • Online payment is subject to a processing fee.
  • All fees are subject to change.
  • Additional costs may apply if the online application is not used.

  Notice of Intent + Final Approval: 197.5 USD · Notice of Intent + Exemption: 100 USD · Existing Residential Inspection: 100 USD

  “Notice of Intent + Final Approval is currently $197.50 Notice of Intent + Exemption is currently $100 Existing Residential Inspection is currently $100 Private Water Well Sample is currently $10 Non-residential Water Meter is currently $0 Commercial Establishment + Final Approval is currently $412.50 Existing Commercial Establishment is currently $315 Commercial Development is currently $412.50 + $2.60/unit. A unit can be an apartment, house, trailer, RV or any other independent quarters for a single family. Subdivision is currently $325 + $6.50/lot Online payment will be subject to a processing fee. All fees are subject to change. Additional costs may be included if online application is not used. See other FAQ questions for details about application types.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  MSDH on-site wastewater applications in Mississippi, including applicable systems inside Winstonville town limits.

  • MSDH reviews applications before invoicing.
  • Payment must be received before MSDH visits the property.

  invoice timing: within one (1) business day of receiving the application

  “We personally review all applications before invoicing. This prevents many mistakes, such as duplicate applications or applying for the wrong service to occur. The invoice is emailed to you from support@msegov.com within one (1) business day of receiving the application. Check your Spam folder if you do not see anything in your Inbox. We must receive your payment prior to visiting the property.”

Still unanswered

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

• Building permit — Residential building construction inside Winstonville town limits.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residential construction inside Winstonville town limits.
• Building code adopted — Building construction inside Winstonville town limits.
• Inspections — Residential building inspections inside Winstonville town limits.
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of newly built or altered dwellings inside Winstonville 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.