Off-grid site report

Carroll County, MS

33.3693, -89.7429 · 312 ft elevation

Read this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for Carroll County, MS, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Rules change, and the deciding facts on any specific parcel (setbacks, perc results, overlay districts, deed restrictions, road frontage) live at the county or town office, not in any database. Before you buy land or build, confirm the current rules directly with the local zoning and health offices - the sources on this page tell you exactly who to call.

The local rulesCarroll County, MS

Zoning & raw-land occupancy

Unclear - verifyNo official Carroll County zoning ordinance or planning department page was found. It may be that unincorporated areas have little to no zoning, but this is not officially confirmed, so verify with the Board of Supervisors. source

Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs

Unclear - verifyNo county ordinance addressing tiny homes, RVs, or manufactured housing was located. Inside Carrollton, North Carrollton, or Vaiden town limits, local town rules would apply instead.

Building permits & codes

Unclear - verifyNo county building department or adopted code was found. It's possible the county doesn't enforce a residential building code countywide, but this is inferred, not confirmed, so check with the Board of Supervisors. source

Septic & composting toilets

Generally allowedOnsite wastewater, including composting or alternative systems where soil evaluation supports it, is regulated entirely by the Mississippi State Department of Health, not the county. source

Greywater reuse

RestrictedNo county-specific greywater rule exists, so the state default applies: Mississippi has no dedicated greywater framework and generally treats it like wastewater requiring an approved system through MSDH. source

Rainwater harvesting

Generally allowedNo county or state restriction on residential-scale rainwater catchment was found; this is treated as legal and unregulated.

Private wells & water rights

Generally allowedPrivate wells are regulated at the state level by MSDH (individual water supplies) and MDEQ (groundwater withdrawal), not by Carroll County. Domestic wells are typically exempt from withdrawal permits but must be drilled by a licensed contractor. source

Living disconnected from utilities

RestrictedNo Carroll County ordinance addresses full grid disconnection. The state baseline applies: off-grid power generation is legal, but complete utility disconnection can face practical or provider-level hurdles.

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Sun30-year normals

Peak-sun hours, annual average: 5.2 hrs/day
Worst month (sizes an off-grid array): 3.9 hrs/day
Yearly output per 1 kW of panels: 1,411 kWh

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Weather1991-2020

Precipitation: 57 in/yr
Snowfall: 1 in/yr
Heating degree days: 3,175 (moderate)
Frost-free season: Apr 5 to Nov 1

How far help isstraight-line

Hospital Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital: 8.4 mi
Fire station Town of Vaiden Volunteer Fire Department: 2.6 mi
Hardware store Home Front: 8.0 mi
Grocery Dollar General Market: 2.8 mi

From OpenStreetMap. Road miles will be longer, often much longer in hill country.

Plan this spot

These open with this location's real numbers already filled in (ZIP 39176).

Size a solar system Heat loss & insulation Firewood per winter Rainwater harvest Garden size Panel tilt

Sources: US Census Bureau geocoder; NLR PVWatts v8 (solar); NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (nearest station) or Open-Meteo (ZIP-centroid) for weather; Open-Elevation; OpenStreetMap contributors. Public data retrieved Aug 22, 2026; agencies update their layers on their own schedules. Planning data, not a survey or legal advice.