Holmes County, MS Building Permits, Zoning & Septic Rules

Holmes County, Mississippi has not published a county residential building-permit process that we could confirm, so ask the County Administrator before planning work in an unincorporated area¹². County zoning is also unconfirmed³. A new residential septic system does require a soil and site evaluation and approval through the Mississippi State Department of Health⁴.

At a glance

Building permit: County requirement and process not confirmed; ask the County Administrator¹²
Zoning: County zoning ordinance not confirmed; verify the parcel with the County Administrator³²
Septic: State health officials require a soil and site evaluation and approval⁴⁵
RV living: Private-land occupancy rule not confirmed; ask the County Administrator before relying on it³²
Tiny home: County occupancy and dimensional rules not confirmed³
Owner-builder: State residential-builder licensing exemption applies to work on your own residence, but does not waive a local permit⁶
Private well: A state groundwater permit applies at the published casing-diameter threshold; exclusions can apply⁷
State-highway driveway: An MDOT permit is required for a new connection⁸

Who to call

Building permits

Holmes County Administrator

Starting point for county questions when no building, zoning or floodplain office is published

662-834-0911

[email protected]

408 Court Square, PO Box 239, Lexington, MS 39095

Septic permits

Holmes County Health Department

Local county health contact for on-site wastewater inspection scheduling and health-department questions

662-834-3142

22545 Depot St, Lexington, MS 39095

Roads & driveways

Holmes County Board of Supervisors

County-road maintenance, drainage, bridges, road surfaces and roadside matters by supervisory district

662-834-0911

408 Court Square, PO Box 239, Lexington MS 39095-0239

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on September 27, 2026.

Do you need a building permit in Holmes County, MS?

Holmes County, Mississippi has not published a residential building-permit requirement or application process that we could confirm for unincorporated land¹. That is not the same as saying no permit is required. Mississippi's statewide framework directed counties and municipalities to enact uniform building codes unless they opted out before the state deadline, but the framework alone does not establish Holmes County's current adopted code or enforcement process⁹.

Before buying materials or hiring a crew, give the Holmes County Administrator the parcel number, street or road, proposed use and a short description of the structure². Ask which office issues the permit, which code applies, what plans are needed, what inspections occur and whether a certificate of occupancy is required. If the property lies inside a municipality, ask that city or town instead, because the county's own business-license page distinguishes locations inside city limits from those outside them².

Who handles Holmes County building and land-use questions?

The practical first call for an unincorporated Holmes County project is the Holmes County Administrator at 662-834-0911, 408 Court Square, Lexington². The official county directory says the Administrator carries out county affairs under the Board of Supervisors' policies, but it does not identify a separate building, planning or zoning department². Ask the Administrator to identify the current permitting and floodplain contacts before filing anything.

For septic questions, contact the Holmes County Health Department at 662-834-3142, 22545 Depot St in Lexington¹⁰. For a driveway or work in a county right-of-way, start with the Board of Supervisors; each supervisor is responsible for county roads and bridges within that district¹¹. A new driveway connecting to a Mississippi state highway goes through the Mississippi Department of Transportation instead⁸.

Does Holmes County have zoning?

We could not confirm a Holmes County zoning ordinance, zoning map or an official statement that unincorporated Holmes County has no zoning³. Do not treat the absence of a published ordinance as permission for any use. Before closing, ask the County Administrator whether the parcel is subject to county land-use controls, subdivision conditions, floodplain rules, deed restrictions or a municipality's jurisdiction².

The same gap applies to setbacks, minimum lot size, minimum dwelling size, building height, lot coverage, accessory dwellings, manufactured homes and agricultural buildings³. Get the answer tied to the exact parcel and proposed structure. If the seller says the land is unrestricted, request the source in writing and verify it with the county office. A recorded private covenant can also limit use even when a government zoning rule cannot be confirmed; review the deed and title materials with the appropriate local professional.

How do septic permits work in Holmes County?

New residential on-site wastewater systems in Holmes County require a Mississippi State Department of Health soil and site evaluation and approval⁴. The residential process asks for the legal description, a plot plan, written directions and either the fee or an email address for invoicing⁵. Start with the Holmes County Health Department at 662-834-3142 for the local contact and inspection routing¹⁰.

Installation inspection is not automatic in every case: the application lets the owner select the MSDH inspection path, and MSDH advises selecting inspection when financing is involved¹². A certified installer must contact the Department 24 hours before construction begins to schedule the inspection under the reviewed application instructions¹². Site conditions deserve attention before closing because only about 19% of Holmes County soils avoid the USDA's severe-limit rating for a conventional drain field¹³. That rating does not decide a permit, but it makes an early site evaluation especially valuable.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on land in Holmes County?

We could not confirm a Holmes County rule allowing or prohibiting long-term RV occupancy on private land in unincorporated areas³. We also could not confirm county rules for temporary camping, tiny-home occupancy, manufactured homes, minimum dwelling size or residential setbacks³. Ask the County Administrator about the exact parcel and proposed setup before buying an RV, shed conversion or small dwelling for the site².

Separate the questions when you call: ask whether the unit may be placed, whether it may be occupied, whether utility connections are allowed, and whether a permit or inspection is required. Septic approval remains a separate state-health step for a residential on-site system⁴. Rules for Pearl River Valley Water Supply District campgrounds do not answer private-land occupancy in Holmes County, so campground stay limits should not be used as a substitute for a county answer.

Building a home in Holmes County: what are the steps?

Confirm whether the parcel is unincorporated and ask the Holmes County Administrator which building, zoning and floodplain requirements apply¹³².
Apply for the MSDH soil and site evaluation before fixing the house location; the application requires a legal description, plot plan and written directions⁵.
Confirm the water source. A well with surface casing at least 6 inches in diameter requires a state groundwater-withdrawal permit, subject to exclusions⁷.
Ask the correct road authority about access. The county supervisors handle county roads by district, while a new connection to a state highway needs an MDOT permit¹¹⁸.
Submit whatever plans and applications the county identifies, and get the required approvals before work begins¹.
Have the septic installer give the Department 24 hours' notice before construction when an MSDH inspection is selected¹².

An owner working on the owner's own residence may qualify for Mississippi's residential-builder licensing exemption, but that exemption does not cancel a locally required permit or inspection⁶.

What should you check before buying land in Holmes County?

Start with wastewater and access. Only about 19% of Holmes County soils avoid a severe-limit rating for conventional drain fields, so make the MSDH site evaluation part of due diligence rather than waiting until after closing¹³. Confirm legal and physical access, and remember that a new driveway onto a state highway needs an MDOT permit⁸. Ask the Board of Supervisors about county-road issues for the parcel's district¹¹.

Next, obtain parcel-specific answers on building permits, zoning and floodplain review from the County Administrator because those county processes remain unconfirmed in the published material¹³². Holmes County averages about 56 inches of precipitation a year and is about 64% wooded, so walk the property after rain and budget for drainage, clearing and road work where needed¹⁴¹⁵. The effective property-tax rate is about 0.9%, with a median annual bill near $695¹⁶¹⁷.

Watch-outs

Do not assume that a missing online permit page means no permit is required; Holmes County's residential permitting and inspection process remains unconfirmed, so ask the County Administrator before work begins¹².
Only about 19% of Holmes County soils avoid a severe-limit rating for a conventional drain field, so complete the MSDH site evaluation before choosing the house site¹³⁵.
Private-land RV living and tiny-home occupancy remain unconfirmed in Holmes County; get parcel-specific answers before purchasing or placing a unit³².
A driveway connecting to a Mississippi state highway requires an MDOT permit; county-road questions begin with the supervisor responsible for that district⁸¹¹.

Sources

Written September 27, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

How Holmes County scores

Seclusion70100% ev.

Self-Sufficiency62100% ev.

Admin Boringness6245% ev.

Durability59100% ev.

Property Autonomy39100% ev.

Carry Cost87100% ev.

Evidence strength: 91%. This reports direct-source completeness and fallback use; it is separate from the score and is not a confidence interval. How it works →

$82kTypical home

0.9%Property tax

$2,992Land / acre

55.9"Annual rain

7.5% of yrsSevere drought

17.2 / yr (+15.4)Mid-century 100°F days

16.9 daysMid-century dry spell

2.75" (+5.7%)Mid-century 1-day rain

1.48×Wildfire change factor

100%Forward climate coverage

$1,820Home insurance / yr

0.3% / yrInsurance growth

1.8%Nonrenewal rate

county median (2+ published ZIPs)Insurance basis

23,108People within 30 min

1,063,639People within 2 hr

14,553Radius comparison (15 mi)

20.9People / sq mi

5.5%Federal land

78.8%Land at 15% slope or less

19.2%Septic soil without severe limits

91,082 acWorkable land screen

63.7%Wooded land

54.1 tonsBiomass / forest ac

64.2°FAvg temp

Answers from the rulebook for Holmes County

What the ordinances and state agencies actually say — one answer per question, each quoted from the official source and independently re-checked.

Mississippi rules that apply here

Owner-builder exemptionAvailable (with conditions)
A person undertaking construction or improvement on the person's own residence or acting as the person's own general contractor for construction or improvement on that residence, for purposes of Mississippi residential builder and remodeler licensing requirements.
- The exemption concerns the licensing chapter for residential builders and remodelers; it does not by itself establish exemption from a locally required building permit or inspection.
- The same official legislative text also states that related exemptions have limits on permit applications or residences constructed within a one-year period, depending on the subsection and circumstances.
“(1) This chapter shall not apply to: [...] (b) Any person who undertakes construction or improvement on his own residence, or who acts as his own general contractor in the performance of construction or improvement on his own residence;”
Mississippi Senate Journal, March 9, 2022 ↗Re-checked Sep 11, 2026
Building code adoptedPartial
Mississippi counties and municipalities subject to the statewide uniform-building-code framework.
- All counties and municipalities must enact uniform building codes unless they opted out prior to November 30, 2014.
- The source describes the statewide framework but does not establish that every county or municipality currently has an adopted code.
“Under Senate Bill 2378 of 2014, all counties and municipalities must enact uniform building codes unless they opt out prior to Nov. 30, 2014. Please complete the following information regarding your county or municipality’s building code policies.”
Mississippi Uniform Building Codes ↗Re-checked Sep 11, 2026
InspectionsLimited
Pediatric skilled nursing facilities regulated by the Mississippi State Department of Health.
- Upon completion of construction, the Licensing Agency must inspect and approve the facility before occupancy.
- The state and county health departments may access the job site during regular business hours and conduct construction progress inspections as deemed necessary by the agency.
“Upon completion of construction, an inspection shall be made by the Licensing Agency and approval given prior to occupying the building or any part thereof. The state and county health departments shall have access to the job site during regular business hours and shall conduct construction progress inspections as deemed necessary by the agency.”
Mississippi Administrative Code, facility construction and occupancy rules ↗Re-checked Sep 11, 2026
Certificate of occupancyLimited
Pediatric skilled nursing facilities regulated by the Mississippi State Department of Health at final inspection and close-out.
- At final inspection, the State Agency must receive a Certificate of Occupancy or statement of approval from the local building official permitting occupancy for the facility's intended use.
- If there is no local building authority, approval from the local fire authority having jurisdiction must be provided.
- If the facility is state-owned and subject to the State Bureau of Buildings, Grounds and Real Estate Management, approval of occupancy must be coordinated between the state agencies involved.
“A copy of the Certificate of Occupancy or statement of approval from the local building official permitting occupancy of the facility for its intended use. In the absence of a local building authority, approval of a local fire authority having jurisdiction shall be provided. If the facility is owned by the State of Mississippi and subject to the State Bureau of Buildings Grounds and Real Estate Management, approval of occupancy shall be coordinated between the state agencies involved;”
Mississippi Administrative Code, facility construction and occupancy rules ↗Re-checked Sep 11, 2026
Who permits septicState (with conditions)
Individual on-site wastewater disposal systems in Mississippi, including Holmes County.
- The Mississippi State Department of Health Division of On-site Wastewater develops policy and regulations and provides technical assistance.
- The program covers individual on-site wastewater disposal systems, recreational-vehicle campgrounds/lodging parks, septage pumpers/haulers, and individual water supplies.
“The On-site Wastewater program develops policy and regulations”
On-Site Wastewater - Mississippi State Department of Health ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Mixed — Statewide individual onsite wastewater disposal systems; the Mississippi State Department of Health establishes the rules and the appropriate county Department of Health performs local inspections.
  “Notify the Department at least 48 hours before beginning construction if acting as the Certified Installer of an Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System and, at that time, schedule a time for inspection of the system with the appropriate county Department of Health.”
  Mississippi State Department of Health Current Regulations: On-site Wastewater ↗Re-checked Sep 11, 2026
Septic inspectionLimited
Installation inspections of new individual on-site wastewater disposal systems in Mississippi, including Holmes County.
- A certified installer must contact the Department 24 hours before beginning construction to schedule an inspection.
- The residential application allows the applicant to select whether MSDH will inspect installation.
- If home financing is involved, MSDH advises selection of inspection; MSDH will not approve a system after installation if a mortgage company, utility, local municipality, or other entity requires it.
“contacting the Department 24 hours BEFORE beginning construction”
Notice of Intent: New Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
Well permitLimited
Groundwater withdrawal permits for water wells in Mississippi.
- A groundwater withdrawal permit is required for water wells with surface casing diameters of 6 inches or greater.
- Some exclusions apply.
- A separate contractor licensing requirement generally applies, but a landowner may drill without a Water Well Contractor license for a single-family permanent residence or farm livestock use if applicable construction standards are followed.
- Wells with surface casing diameters below 6 inches may still be regulated by the Mississippi State Department of Health when part of a public water system.
surface casing diameter threshold: >= 6 inches (Some exclusions apply.)
“State law requires that you obtain a groundwater withdrawal permit for water wells with surface casing diameters 6-inches or greater in diameter. Some exclusions apply to this requirement.”
Guidelines for Securing the Services of a Water Well Driller ↗Re-checked Sep 11, 2026
Mandatory utility hookupConditional
Public water connections and connection to centralized wastewater treatment systems for residences, buildings, and facilities in Mississippi.
- A public water utility may not connect water service without prior written Department approval certifying that the sewage treatment and disposal plan complies with state law.
- Water utility connections may be made during construction only if the Department approved the sewage plan and the owner agreed to inspection and approval before use or occupancy.
- Where centralized wastewater treatment is constructed and becomes available, onsite systems must be abandoned and residences, buildings, or facilities connected to the centralized system.
- Temporary onsite systems may be used only under the stated 36-month centralized-treatment conditions.
centralized wastewater availability deadline: 36 months (The developer must sign a written agreement to connect when available and install internal sewage collection to the connection point.)
“Where a Centralized Wastewater Treatment System is available, all places shall have a properly constructed connection to the centralized wastewater treatment system which all human excreta and other liquid waste shall be disposed”
Mississippi State Department of Health Current Regulations: On-site Wastewater ↗Re-checked Sep 11, 2026
Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)
On-site wastewater review for subdivisions in Mississippi, including Holmes County.
- This claim concerns Mississippi State Department of Health on-site wastewater review, not a general county subdivision-platting ordinance.
- MSDH staff engineers review and authorize commercial developments, including subdivisions.
“Staff engineers review and authorize [...] Commercial Developments (Subdivisions”
On-Site Wastewater - Mississippi State Department of Health ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
Driveway accessRequired
Driveways and specified changes of use connecting to Mississippi state highways.
- A permit is required for new driveways.
- A permit is required for alterations to existing drives.
- A permit is required for a change of use causing a daily-trip increase of 10% or 100 daily trips, whichever is greater.
- A permit is required for property-use changes from non-commercial to commercial.
- If access is expected to exceed 100 peak-hour trips, a traffic-impact study must be submitted.
- If the permitted land use changes, the original permit is revoked and a new permit must be applied for.
- A denied permit may be appealed within 10 days after receipt of the denial notification.
daily trip increase threshold: 10 percent (or 100 daily trips, whichever is greater) · traffic impact study threshold: > 100 peak-hour trips · appeal deadline: 10 days (after receipt of denial notification)
“For State Highways a permit is required for: 1. New driveways; 2. Alterations to existing drives;”
Mississippi Access Management Guide ↗Re-checked Sep 11, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Required — A driveway connecting to a Mississippi state highway, including any such driveway in Holmes County.
  “APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT DRIVEWAY WITH CONNECTION TO STATE HIGHWAY”
  MDOT Application for Permit to Construct Driveway with Connection to State Highway ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
Building in a floodplainRequired
Development or improvement activity on state-owned Mississippi property or buildings located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area zones A, AE, V, or VE.
- The requirement applies to state-owned property or buildings.
- For existing structures determined to involve less than a Substantial Improvement, no additional forms or approval are required after Step One.
- For new development or a Substantial Improvement, the applicant must complete the Step Two form, obtain a Control Code, provide all required attachments, and submit final elevation certification and complete drawings and specifications.
- Approval produces an initial approval letter and, after final requirements are approved, a final approval letter.
- If Step Two is not approved and the project cannot be brought into compliance, a denial letter is issued.
covered FEMA zones: A, AE, V, VE · substantial improvement threshold: less than a Substantial Improvement (no additional forms or approval required for the development project)
“A development or improvement activity to state-owned property or building, [...] must complete a Floodplain Management Permit Application.”
Mississippi Administrative Code — State Property Floodplain Regulations ↗Re-checked Sep 11, 2026
Permit feesPublished (with conditions)
Mississippi Department of Transportation over-dimensional and related permits statewide.
- The published schedule applies to MDOT permit types, not a general statewide building-permit fee schedule.
- Blanket permits are not prorated and are issued for one year unless otherwise specified.
- Blanket permits must have valid insurance or a valid U.S. DOT number; if insurance expires or cancels, the blanket permit becomes invalid.
- Overweight charges apply to weight exceeding 80,000 pounds or specified axle limits.
oversize permit fee: 10 USD · oversize blanket fee: 100 USD · 72-hour legal trip permit fee: 25 USD · harvest permit fee: 25 USD · port permit fee: 170 USD per year · pole blanket fee: 200 USD
“Oversize permit $10.00 Oversize Blanket $100.00”
Mississippi Department of Transportation Permit and Blanket Fees ↗Re-checked Sep 11, 2026
Permit processPublished (with conditions)
Mississippi State Department of Health residential on-site wastewater application process in Holmes County.
- The applicant selects either soil and site evaluation plus final approval, soil and site evaluation plus exemption, or a non-residential water-meter option.
- For the exemption option, only steps 1 through 4 are followed.
- The form requires legal description, a plot plan, written directions, and a fee or email address for invoicing.
- A selected final-approval option requires the listed affidavits after inspection.
“The Applicant must provide the legal description, plot plan (plat), written directions”
Notice of Intent: New Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Partial — Mississippi local permitting for businesses and business-related construction or land development.
  “You may be required to apply for permits and licenses from your local government (e.g., city or county). Different locations have different requirements.”
  Start Your Business in Mississippi — County and City Permits ↗Re-checked Sep 11, 2026
Campground & park staysLimited
Recreational-vehicle occupancy at campgrounds under the jurisdiction of the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District, including Coal Bluff, Goshen Springs, Leake County Water Park, Low Head Dam, and Timberlake.
- The rules apply within all campgrounds under the District’s jurisdiction.
- Campgrounds are not intended to be permanent domiciles for campground guests.
- A recreational vehicle must be in operable road-worthy condition, properly registered and insured in its domicile state or province, with a current license plate affixed.
- Campers may not stay on any pad longer than 12 consecutive months; Standard Plus campers may move to another available pad after 12 months, but the District is not responsible for making a pad available.
- Campsites are typically designed for trailers or recreational vehicles no longer than 32 feet or wider than 8 feet, subject to the stated RVIA-seal, holding-tank, facility-capacity, and prohibited-unit conditions.
- Primitive camping areas without water, electricity, or sewer are not intended for recreational vehicles.
- No permanent structures may be erected on a campsite; temporary accessibility stairs, stoops, steps, or ramps require the stated approvals and size limits.
- Camping is confined to designated campground or overflow areas, and no more than one camping unit is allowed per pad without Campground Manager approval.
maximum stay on one pad: <= 12 consecutive months (Campers may move to a different available pad after 12 months.) · typical campsite RV length: <= 32 feet (Larger units may be accepted if they satisfy the stated RVIA seal, holding-tank, and facility-capacity conditions.) · typical campsite RV width: <= 8 feet (Larger units may be accepted if they satisfy the stated RVIA seal, holding-tank, and facility-capacity conditions.)
“Campers shall not stay on any pad longer than 12 consecutive months”
General Campground Rules and Policies - Ross Barnett Reservoir ↗Re-checked Sep 11, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Limited — Temporary camping at designated campgrounds under the jurisdiction of the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District.
  “Camping shall be confined to the designated campground or designated overflow areas.”
  General Campground Rules and Policies - Ross Barnett Reservoir ↗Re-checked Sep 11, 2026

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission — ask the county directly.

Building permit — Residential construction in Holmes County, Mississippi.
County-wide zoning — County zoning in Holmes County, Mississippi.
Local zoning — Local zoning administered within Holmes County, Mississippi.
Zoning districts — County zoning districts in Holmes County, Mississippi.
Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size in unincorporated Holmes County.

11 more unanswered

Minimum lot size
Setbacks
Lot coverage
Building height
Living in an RV
Camping on your land
Tiny homes
Manufactured homes
Accessory dwellings
Agricultural exemption
Short-term rentals

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.

Water rights & wells in Holmes County

Whether a new home can legally get its own water here — the sub-state groundwater regime, from Mississippi’s water agency.

Over-appropriated / declining

The aquifer here is over-appropriated and declining. A domestic well is usually still permit-exempt, but long-term supply is a genuine risk.

Household wellExempt — no permit or water right

Even amid severe Delta aquifer decline there is NO moratorium or closure on new domestic wells; a single-household well (or <6-inch casing) is exempt regardless of volume. Non-domestic/irrigation wells need an MDEQ permit (administered in the Delta via YMD).

Limit: single-household wells exempt from the withdrawal permit

Mississippi Rule 11-7-1.4 Groundwater Withdrawals ↗

Mississippi Delta — MRVA alluvial aquifer (Yazoo-Mississippi Delta district)majority of county
17-county YMD district over the shallow Mississippi River Valley alluvial aquifer; >19,000 permitted irrigation wells and chronic overdraft (governor's Delta Sustainable Water Task Force since 2011). Non-domestic wells need an MDEQ/YMD permit; domestic household wells are exempt. No formal closure. Core decline is the central/lower Delta (Bolivar, Sunflower, Leflore, Washington, Humphreys, Quitman, Tallahatchie).
MDEQ Delta Sustainable Water Resources Task Force; YMD ↗

Regulated-riparian state (large uses permitted). Groundwater rules change and basin boundaries follow the aquifer, not the county line — confirm current well and appropriation rules with the Mississippi state water agency before you buy or drill.Groundwater governance as of Jul 2026, cited to each administering agency.

Living off-grid in Holmes County, Mississippi

Is Holmes County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Holmes County scores 72/100 on the Bolthole Index, a strong county profile. Its strengths: manageable long-term carry cost and sparse surroundings — about 23,108 people within a 30-minute drive. Watch-outs: a weaker property-autonomy legal backdrop.

Do you need a building permit in Holmes County, Mississippi?

Building-permit rules for unincorporated Holmes County are not published on an official source. Onsite septic is permitted by Mississippi State Department of Health (On-Site Wastewater). Owner-builders may act as their own contractor to build their home. These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

How much does land cost in Holmes County, Mississippi?

Land in Holmes County runs about $2,992 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Holmes County?

Holmes County gets about 55.9" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 7.5% of years. On water rights, Holmes County lies in the Mississippi Delta — MRVA alluvial aquifer (Yazoo-Mississippi Delta district) — 17-county YMD district over the shallow Mississippi River Valley alluvial aquifer; >19,000 permitted irrigation wells and chronic overdraft (governor's Delta Sustainable Water Task Force since 2011). Non-domestic wells need an MDEQ/YMD permit; domestic household wells are exempt. No formal closure. Core decline is the central/lower Delta (Bolivar, Sunflower, Leflore, Washington, Humphreys, Quitman, Tallahatchie)..

How remote is Holmes County?

A representative private-land location has about 23,108 people within a 30-minute drive and 1,063,639 within two hours. The road-network catchments count population across county lines and clusters of smaller cities; straight-line radius values remain available as a comparison.

Building permits, zoning and land rules in Holmes County, Mississippi