Dog Beach Permit Requirements

(Real Property Owners or permanent residents only)

The Board of County Commissioners recently designated the Clerk of Court as the issuing agency for the Dog Beach Permits.  The Ordinance allows Walton County real property owners or permanent residents to obtain a permit to walk your dog on the beach.

Requirements:

• Must provide proof of Rabies vaccination from a licensed veterinarian
• The name of the dog owner on the vet records must match the name of the property owner records
• Must provide proof of property ownership (deed or tax receipt,) OR
• Must provide proof of residency (driver’s license, utility bill, lease agreement, or voter’s registration)
• Business owners must show 51% ownership (copy of State or other document showing percentage of ownership or list of officers)

 Hours:

• Daylight Savings Time: allowed between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day
• Non-Daylight Savings Time: allowed between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. the following day

Dog Permit Fees:

• Dog permit: $40.00   
• Replacement for lost tag $10.00

 Other:

• All permits expire on August 1 (grace period until August 15^th)
• Owners are responsible for pick up of their dogs’ waste

 New Permit                             Renewal-Replacement

Affidavit Download               Ordinance 2011-58

Note:  Pets are prohibited on certain State owned beaches where posted