Kurt
Admin
Walton County Tax Collector
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Do you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle and want to access the Beach in Walton County? Vehicle Access and Boat Launch Beach permits are available at either [/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]branch office[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] of the Walton County Tax Collector.
Permit Fees
$105.00 - For 4-wheel drive vehicles to drive on the limited access areas of the beach only.
$30.00 - For a trailer decal for launching a boat. To be placed on the tongue of the trailer. NOTE: This Boat Launch Permit does not include personal watercraft.
Disabled persons are exempt from the fee, upon submission of documentation of their disability.
Permit renewals will begin on May 23 and new permits are available for issue beginning June 1 of each year at both offices of the Walton County Tax Collector.[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
Renew by phone with a Debit or Credit Card
If there are no changes to your vehicle and/or launch permit you may renew this permit by credit/debit card by calling 850-892-8121. The permit will then be mailed to your address.
All permits expire on June 1, regardless of the purchase date.
Requirements:
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]New Applicants
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Additional Drivers
Disabled persons may have only one additional driver per no-charge permit.
Beach Accesses
You may access the beach with your permitted vehicle at the following locations:
Grayton Beach: An area extending the distance of the beach described in the lease between Walton county and the State of Florida Internal Improvement Trust Fund/Bureau of Lands, Number 3884, dated October 1986.
Inlet Beach: An area extending from the East boundary line from Lakeshore drive eastward for a distance of 600 feet.
Walton Park: An area extending for the West boundary line of Walton Park westward for a distance of 1600 feet. (This area is TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
Seagrove Beach: An area extending from the East boundary line of One Seagrove Place eastward for a distance of 1600 feet. (This area is TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
Driving is prohibited from 10:00 p.m. until sunrise, with the exception of vehicles launching or recovering boats. All vehicles launching boats must be parked in the designated parking areas.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]NOTE: Pursuant to Walton County Ordinance 2005-11, you may not launch a personal watercraft (i.e. Jetski, Waverunner) from the beach access. Launching personal watercraft for County or State owned properties or parks is strictly prohibited by these ordinances.[/FONT] [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Do you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle and want to access the Beach in Walton County? Vehicle Access and Boat Launch Beach permits are available at either [/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]branch office[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] of the Walton County Tax Collector.
Permit Fees
$105.00 - For 4-wheel drive vehicles to drive on the limited access areas of the beach only.
$30.00 - For a trailer decal for launching a boat. To be placed on the tongue of the trailer. NOTE: This Boat Launch Permit does not include personal watercraft.
Disabled persons are exempt from the fee, upon submission of documentation of their disability.
Permit renewals will begin on May 23 and new permits are available for issue beginning June 1 of each year at both offices of the Walton County Tax Collector.[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
Renew by phone with a Debit or Credit Card
If there are no changes to your vehicle and/or launch permit you may renew this permit by credit/debit card by calling 850-892-8121. The permit will then be mailed to your address.
All permits expire on June 1, regardless of the purchase date.
Requirements:
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- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Applicant must own real property in Walton County. [/FONT]
- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Applicant must own the vehicle to be permitted. [/FONT]
- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The vehicle must be a 4 wheel drive vehicle. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Something to Consider: Although many vehicles are categorized as 4 wheel drive and meet the eligibility requirement for permits, the amount of ground clearance on many newer SUVs result in vehicles being stuck in the beach sand![/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]New Applicants
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- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Must complete and sign an application. [/FONT][/FONT]
- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Provide a copy of your driver's license. [/FONT][/FONT]
- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The tax collector's staff will verify real property ownership in Walton County, and verify that the applicant is the owner of the vehicle to be permitted.[/FONT][/FONT]
Additional Drivers
Disabled persons may have only one additional driver per no-charge permit.
Beach Accesses
You may access the beach with your permitted vehicle at the following locations:
Grayton Beach: An area extending the distance of the beach described in the lease between Walton county and the State of Florida Internal Improvement Trust Fund/Bureau of Lands, Number 3884, dated October 1986.
Inlet Beach: An area extending from the East boundary line from Lakeshore drive eastward for a distance of 600 feet.
Walton Park: An area extending for the West boundary line of Walton Park westward for a distance of 1600 feet. (This area is TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
Seagrove Beach: An area extending from the East boundary line of One Seagrove Place eastward for a distance of 1600 feet. (This area is TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
Driving is prohibited from 10:00 p.m. until sunrise, with the exception of vehicles launching or recovering boats. All vehicles launching boats must be parked in the designated parking areas.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]NOTE: Pursuant to Walton County Ordinance 2005-11, you may not launch a personal watercraft (i.e. Jetski, Waverunner) from the beach access. Launching personal watercraft for County or State owned properties or parks is strictly prohibited by these ordinances.[/FONT] [/FONT][/FONT]
