Permits for Dogs to be on the beach

[Kurt]

As of June 1, 2005, the Tax Collector will be issuing permits for dogs and vehicles. Soon to be adding online application and payments.

On April 28, 2005 the Walton County Board of County Commissioners approved to ordinance amendments that now designate the Walton County Tax Collector as the permitting authority for Vehicle Beach Access Permits and Dog Beach Access Permits. These permits will be available for renewal or initial application on June 1, 2005 at either tax collector branch. Additional information, including a downloadable application form for each permit is available on our website.

For more information or questions concerning these permits please call our main office at 892-8121

http://www.waltontaxcollector.com

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

To obtain a Beach Dog Permit you must meet the following requirements:

You must be either:

A property owner in Walton County, or

A permanent, year-round resident of Walton County and furnish a valid Walton County voter's registration card or a valid driver's license with a verifiable Walton County street/911 address.

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) 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 license is valid for one year from the date of purchase. Proof of property ownership and updated vaccination records must be verified at each renewal.

Permit renewal and new permits are available for issue beginning May 2, 2005 of each year at both Walton County Tax Collector locations.

You may download the application for annual animal beach license by clicking here.

 

[Sheila]

As of June 1, 2005, the Tax Collector will be issuing permits for dogs and vehicles. Soon to be adding online application and payments.


http://www.waltontaxcollector.com

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

To obtain a Beach Dog Permit you must meet the following requirements:

You must be either:

A property owner in Walton County, or

A permanent, year-round resident of Walton County and furnish a valid Walton County voter's registration card or a valid driver's license with a verifiable Walton County street/911 address.

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) 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 license is valid for one year from the date of purchase. Proof of property ownership and updated vaccination records must be verified at each renewal.

Permit renewal and new permits are available for issue beginning May 2, 2005 of each year at both Walton County Tax Collector locations.

You may download the application for annual animal beach license by clicking here.

Thanks Kurt,

This will save some time. I have already downloaded,printed, and filled them out. We will be there this time next Sunday. Can't wait to be in So.Walton again!

 

[MKH]

Hello!

I am a bit confused. I am a visitor to your area, not a property ower. Last year, the owner told us we could have our dogs on the beach before 8 AM and after 6 PM each night, with no need for a permit or license. So that is what we did, and we didn't have any problem at all. Have the rules changed since last summer?

Thanks much!

 

[Sheila]

Hello!

I am a bit confused. I am a visitor to your area, not a property ower. Last year, the owner told us we could have our dogs on the beach before 8 AM and after 6 PM each night, with no need for a permit or license. So that is what we did, and we didn't have any problem at all. Have the rules changed since last summer?

Thanks much!

We have owned since 2001 and to my knowledge permits were then. Maybe the owners of the property didn't know. I know I see alot of people on the beach at all hours of the day with their dogs. Maybe Walton doesn't enforce it. But since I pay taxes and hope to live there someday, I will follow the rules. If Walton does happen to stop you and you don't have the permit, you can be fined.

 

[MKH]

I want to follow the rules as well. My question is more in regards to how does a visitor go about getting pet permits The earlier threads said you had to show proof of residency in Walton County-I am not a resident of Walton County, only a tourist. So how does a tourist get pet permits?

 

[Kurt]

I want to follow the rules as well. My question is more in regards to how does a visitor go about getting pet permits The earlier threads said you had to show proof of residency in Walton County-I am not a resident of Walton County, only a tourist. So how does a tourist get pet permits?

They are not available for non-residents. Most people that bring pets ignore the law. As long as you follow most of the rules you won't have a problem. The deputies don't want to ticket anyone - especially visitors. The law is mainly for problem animals or owners. That said, there's always a chance you could get a ticket.

 

[Sheila]

I want to follow the rules as well. My question is more in regards to how does a visitor go about getting pet permits The earlier threads said you had to show proof of residency in Walton County-I am not a resident of Walton County, only a tourist. So how does a tourist get pet permits?

Well, the bad news is you can't. Only full time residents and property owners.
That was my point in the previous post. Maybe the owners of the property didn't know(?). If someone I rented from told me it was OK to take my guys to the beach..I would have taken them at their word and been right there.

To be honest, if I didn't know about this site there's probably alot of things I might not know to pass along to my guests. It has really helped educate me and keep me up on important issues that I need to be aware of. Kurt was an absolute lifeline before,during and after Ivan. For many he was the only source of info for our beloved SoWalton area!

Below is the ordinance.

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

To obtain a Beach Dog Permit you must meet the following requirements:

You must be either:

A property owner in Walton County, or

A permanent, year-round resident of Walton County and furnish a valid Walton County voter's registration card or a valid driver's license with a verifiable Walton County street/911 address.

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) 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 license is valid for one year from the date of purchase. Proof of property ownership and updated vaccination records must be verified at each renewal.

Permit renewal and new permits are available for issue beginning May 2, 2005 of each year at both Walton County Tax Collector locations.

 

[Bob]

My two brief contacts with the beach patrol, once each in the last two years, were more about "is your dog on a leash"?, than having a license. During both meetings, my dog had the proper Walton Cty. tag, yet the law officer seemed only interested that my dog should be teathered. I think most folk's dogs are tagless, but law enforcement is taking an enlightened approach. I still see many who do not pick up after their dog. These owners should be on a leash!

 

[phdphay]

We have a new puppy. She hasn't finished her shots. Does this mean we can't take her to the beach?

 

[Smiling JOe]

We have a new puppy. She hasn't finished her shots. Does this mean we can't take her to the beach?

So you are saying that you dont have a permit? (That would be the response from the officer.)