Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Verona, Mississippi

Rules another office applies inside Verona

Verona 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 and associated water-meter approvals inside Verona city limits.

  • This statewide Mississippi State Department of Health program applies where an on-site wastewater disposal system is used.

  “The On-site Wastewater program develops policy and regulations and provides technical assistance to regional environmentalists in designing and inspecting Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems (IOWDS), recreational vehicle campgrounds/lodging parks, septage pumpers/haulers and individual water supplies.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Installation of an on-site wastewater disposal system inside Verona city limits.

  • The permit is required for a water meter and installation of an on-site wastewater disposal system.

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

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Wastewater disposal for homes inside Verona city limits that are not served by central sewer.

  • Wastewater must be piped to central sewer or a septic system; ground, ditch, and water-body discharge of gray water is not allowed.

  “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.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  MSDH on-site wastewater applications associated with property inside Verona city limits.

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

  Notice of Intent plus Final Approval: 197.5 USD · Notice of Intent plus Exemption: 100 USD

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

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Verona or Lee County directly.

• Building permit — New residential building construction inside Verona city limits.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residences inside Verona city limits.
• Building code adopted — Building construction inside Verona city limits.
• Inspections — Residential building inspections inside Verona city limits.
• Certificate of occupancy — Residential occupancy inside Verona city 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.