Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Village of Big Creek, Mississippi

Rules another office applies inside Village of Big Creek

Village of Big Creek 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 systems for land inside Big Creek village limits when state on-site wastewater jurisdiction applies.

  • Where public sewer is unavailable, the applicant must apply to the Mississippi State Department of Health Division of On-site Wastewater for the proper paperwork.
  • City limits and sewer availability must be checked before applying.

  “If public sewer is not available in your area, you will have to apply to us for the proper paperwork.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Installation of an on-site wastewater disposal system inside Big Creek village limits when public sewer is unavailable.

  • The requirement is for a water meter and installation of an on-site wastewater disposal system.
  • If public sewer is available, sewer systems have first right to provide service and MSDH refers applications within one mile of a sewer line to connect.
  • MSDH must receive a letter of rejection from the sewer provider before proceeding with an on-site application.

  sewer referral distance: <= 1 mile (Applications within one mile of a sewer line are automatically referred to connect.)

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

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Off-grid wastewater disposal inside Big Creek village limits.

  • Mississippi treats gray water as wastewater.
  • Wastewater must be piped to central sewer or a septic system for proper disposal.
  • Gray water may not be discharged on the ground, ditches, or bodies of water.

  “Mississippi does not recognize gray water.”

• Mandatory utility hookupConditional

  A permanent water-meter connection for property inside Big Creek village limits.

  • A permanent sewage-disposal solution must be available before a water utility can connect the property.
  • The solution may be a sewer line or septic system.
  • Where public sewer is unavailable, the applicant must apply to MSDH for the proper paperwork.
  • MSDH refers applications within one mile of a sewer line to connect and requires a sewer-provider rejection letter before proceeding with an on-site application.

  sewer referral distance: <= 1 mile (Applications within one mile of a sewer line are automatically referred to connect.)

  “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.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  MSDH on-site wastewater applications, including applications for property inside Big Creek village limits when MSDH has jurisdiction.

  • Fees are currently stated by MSDH.
  • Online payment is subject to a processing fee.
  • All fees are subject to change.
  • Additional costs may be included if the online application is not used.

  Notice of Intent plus Final Approval: 197.5 USD · Notice of Intent plus Exemption: 100 USD · Subdivision application: 325 USD (plus $6.50 per lot)

  “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”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  MSDH on-site wastewater applications for property inside Big Creek village limits when public sewer is unavailable.

  • The applicant must apply to MSDH where public sewer is unavailable.
  • For a water meter or on-site wastewater installation, an MSDH permit is required.
  • The property's sewer availability and city-limit circumstances must be checked before applying.

  “If public sewer is not available in your area, you will have to apply to us for the proper paperwork.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Village of Big Creek or Calhoun County directly.

• Building permit — Residential construction inside Big Creek village limits.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residences inside Big Creek village limits.
• Building code adopted — Construction inside Big Creek village limits.
• Inspections — Residential construction inside Big Creek village limits.
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of structures inside Big Creek village 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.