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

Rules another office applies inside Town of Crawford

Town of Crawford 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)

  Individual on-site wastewater disposal systems proposed inside Crawford town limits, where an on-site system is eligible.

  • MSDH directs applicants to check city limits and sewer availability before applying.

  “The Mississippi State Department of Health, Division of On-site Wastewater offers certification for the following on-site wastewater related professions:”

• Septic permitRequired

  Installation of an eligible on-site wastewater disposal system inside Crawford town limits.

  • MSDH states that city limits and sewer service should be checked before applying.
  • This claim does not establish that an on-site system is eligible on every Crawford parcel.

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

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Wastewater disposal inside Crawford town limits where central sewer is unavailable and an on-site system is eligible.

  • MSDH states that applicants must check city limits and sewer service before applying for on-site wastewater services.

  “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 permit applications for eligible properties inside Crawford town limits.

  • Fees are subject to change.
  • Online payments are subject to a processing fee.
  • Additional costs may apply when the online application is not used.
  • MSDH directs applicants to check city limits and sewer service before applying.

  Notice of Intent + Final Approval: 197.5 USD · Notice of Intent + Exemption: 100 USD · Subdivision: 325 + 6.50/lot 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.”

• Permit processPartial

  MSDH on-site wastewater permit applications for eligible properties inside Crawford town limits.

  • MSDH directs applicants to check city limits and sewer service before applying.

  “File a complete application. Our application forms for new onsite wastewater systems are now online. Apply online using the button below. You may also use our printable PDF application forms. Submit documents to us by fax, mail to our physical location (see contact information below) or by e-mail to wastewater@msdh.ms.gov . Please include identifying information with any submitted documentation. Pay fees. Once we receive a complete application, we will e-mail you a link to an online payment system (there is a small additional fee for online payment).”

Still unanswered

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

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