Walton County Dog Beach Permit

NOTICE: The Tax Collector serves as an agent for the Board of County Commissioners for the issue of these permits.  The Tax Collector is in no way liable for the actions of animals permitted in accordance with the ordinance (i.e. property damage, bites, or harm to persons).

Walton County ordinances set forth the guidelines and requirements to allow dogs to join their owners on the beaches of Walton County.

Dog On the Beach Permit Requirements: 

View the Dog On the Beach Ordinance

Dog owner must be either: 

- A property owner in Walton County, or 

- A permanent, year-round resident of Walton County

Proof of real property ownership or Walton County residency is required such as deed, driver's license, tax receipt, utility bill, lease agreement, or voter's registration showing address). For property titled in the name of a business, a person must show proof that they own a controlling interest in the property to be considered eligible for a permit (copy of State or other document showing percentage of ownership or list of officers).

Note: Proof of property ownership will be verified by the tax collector's employees at the time of application.

You must also provide documentation from your veterinarian that your dog(s) rabies vaccinations are current.  Please note that the name of the dog owner on the vet records must match the name of the property ownership records of the tax collector.

The cost of the license is $30.00 per year and each permit issued shall be for a period of one year and will expire August 1st of each year, with a grace period until August 15th of each year.  Proof of property ownership and updated vaccination records must be verified at each renewal.

Permit renewal and new permits are available for issue at both Walton County Tax Collector locations.
NOTICE: There is no requirement that your dog accompany you to our office for purposes of obtaining a permit.  Service dogs only are permitted in our offices.

The Dog On the Beach Permit grants dog owners the following:
The beach dog tag allows you to walk your dog ON A LEASH, on Walton County beaches between the following hours:
Standard Time 3:00pm - 9:00am
Daylight Savings Time 4:00pm - 8:00am 

*Certain Beach Areas Prohibit Pets*
State owned beach access areas, in Walton County prohibit pets on the beach!  Please adhere to the posted signage in these areas.  

You may download the application for your initial dog beach license by clicking here.  

If you are purchasing a permit on behalf of another person, you will be required to complete an affidavit form.  To obtain the form click here.  

IF YOU WANT TO RENEW AN EXISTING/ EXPIRED PERMIT, YOU MAY DOWNLOAD THE RENEWAL FORM HERE. SIMPLY PRINT AND COMPLETE/ UPDATE THE FORM, PROVIDE A CURRENT COPY OF THE RABIES VACCINATION RECORD AND PAYMENT. YOU MAY THEN MAIL TO OUR OFFICE, AS INDICATED ON THE FORM. YOUR NEW PERMIT TAG WILL BE MAILED TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED. 


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Office Hours:
8 am to 4:30 pm

Office Locations:

DeFuniak Springs
(850)892-8121
Courthouse
571 US Hwy 90 E.

Santa Rosa Beach
(850)267-3001
Courthouse Annex
Hwy 331 South

Mailing Address
PO Box 510
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
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