Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Town of New Augusta, Mississippi

Rules another office applies inside Town of New Augusta

Town of New Augusta 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 systems inside New Augusta town limits when public sewer is unavailable.

  • The MSDH Division process applies where a sewer line is not available; a property with a sewer bill does not use this process.

  “You will not have a sewer line available. If you have a sewer bill, you do not come to us.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Installation of an on-site wastewater disposal system inside New Augusta town limits.

  • Applies to installation of an on-site wastewater disposal system; properties served by sewer are outside the MSDH on-site process.

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

• Septic inspectionNot required

  A real-estate transaction involving a home with a septic system inside New Augusta town limits.

  • This finding concerns real-estate transactions only and does not establish whether inspections are required for new installation, repair, food permits, or local approvals.

  “The State does not require the septic be inspected as part of a real estate transaction. However, MSDH recommends this inspection.”

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Wastewater disposal inside New Augusta town limits.

  • Wastewater must be routed to a central sewer system or septic system; gray water may not be discharged on the ground, ditches, or bodies of water.

  “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.”

• Well permitLimited

  Water wells inside New Augusta town limits.

  • A groundwater-withdrawal permit is required for water wells with surface casing diameters of 6 inches or greater.
  • The source states that some exclusions apply.

  surface casing diameter: >= 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”

• Mandatory utility hookupConditional

  A property inside New Augusta town limits seeking a permanent water-meter connection.

  • A permanent sewage-disposal solution is required before a water utility may connect; the solution may be a sewer line or septic system.
  • If public sewer is unavailable, the applicant must apply to the MSDH Division of On-site Wastewater for the required 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.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  MSDH on-site wastewater applications relevant to properties inside New Augusta town limits without public sewer service.

  • The application is reviewed before invoicing.
  • Payment is required before the property visit.

  “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 New Augusta or Perry County directly.

• Building permit — New residential construction inside New Augusta town limits.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residences inside New Augusta town limits.
• Building code adopted — Buildings inside New Augusta town limits.
• Inspections — Building inspections inside New Augusta town limits.
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of buildings inside New Augusta 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.