Vehicle Beach Permit Requirements
MUST OWN PROPERTY IN WALTON COUNTY OR BE A REGISTERED VOTER IN WALTON COUNTY AND
BE A RESIDENT OF WALTON COUNTY
(Ordinance 2011-57)
Residents (and immediate family members residing in same household)
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Must be four-wheel drive vehicle
Must provide vehicle registration
Must hold current permit as of March 22, 2011 (per adoption of Ord 2011-57)
Property taxes must be current (provide proof)
Must provide proof of property ownership (ie…deed or tax receipt)
OR voter’s registration card and proof of residency (homestead exemption card or
driver’s license)
Business owners must show 51% ownership or authorization letter granting
permission
Vehicle must be registered in same name as permit holder
Non-resident property owners
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Must be four-wheel drive vehicle
Must provide vehicle registration
Must hold current permit as of March 22, 2011 (per adoption of Ord 11-57)
Property taxes must be current (provide proof)
Vehicle must be registered in same name as permit holder
Must provide proof of property ownership (i.e.…deed or tax receipt)
Business owners must show 51% ownership or authorization letter granting
permission
Charter Fishing Operations (15 permits only)
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First 15 applicants only (issued ONLY at south walton)
Must be resident
Vehicle and boat trailer must be owned by the Charter Operator
Must be used for Charter Operation
Must provide proof of residency (voter’s registration card, homestead exemption
card, or driver’s license)
Must provide proof of current Coast Guard Captain’s License
Must provide proof of a current Florida charter fishing license
Launch permits (trailers):
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Must purchase launch permit
Decal shall be placed on trailer tongue
Disabled Permits: (Issued by Clerk of Court)
RESIDENTS:
 Must show proof of disability to County Administration (Florida disability
parking placard, SSI disability letter)
 Obtain authorization letter from County Administration
 Permit issued at Clerk’s Office for $10.00
NON-RESIDENTS: (Issued by Code Enforcement)
 Must show proof of disability to County Administration (Florida disability
parking placard, SSI disability letter)
 Temporary permit issued at Code Enforcement
 No cost
Lottery:
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150 permits issued each year (valid only for 1 year)
Must meet resident requirements
Applications accepted at County Administration April 1 through May 10
Drawing on May 15th (or next following business day)
Applications drawn can be purchased beginning June 1.
Fees
Vehicle Beach Permit Fees:
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vehicle permit: $135.00
vehicle permit replacement fee $10.00
launch permits (boat trailers): $40.00
resident disabled permit $10.00 (letter of authorization from Co. Admin)
non-resident temporary disabled permit No-charge (Code Enforcement)
Other requirements:
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Decal must be permanently affixed in the back window or rear of said vehicle
All vehicle beach permits expire June 1st of each year
Failure to renew permit will result in loss of grandfathered status which will
require you to apply through the lottery process
Each parcel is only entitled to one vehicle permit
A copy of the permit and application must remain in the vehicle while on the
beach
A copy of the permit and application must remain in the vehicle while on the
beach
Access only on designated beaches
Speed limit on beach is 5 MPH
All permits expire June 1
Must remain in designated limited area
Driving prohibited from 10:00 p.m. until sunrise except for vehicles launching or
recovering boats
All-terrain Vehicles:
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Allowed only by Sheriff’s Department and county employees for official business
Beach vendors must follow guidelines under Vending Permits