Departments

Animal Control

Animal Control’s mission is to protect the public's safety from stray, dangerous or diseased animals and to protect the animals of Walton County from inhumane treatment by timely and effective enforcement of the County's animal control ordinances. It is also the goal of Animal Control to re-home the maximum number of adoptable animals that come into the shelter’s care.

District Attorney

Elections & Registration

Early voting is going to be held at the Nowell Recreation Center instead of the Government Building.

Emergency Management Agency

Emergency Medical Services

Our mission is for prompt, professional and state of the art emergency service for out customers we serve.

Environmental Health

Extension Services

Learn more about the extension agent and the Walton County Agricultural Education Center (Ag Center).

Facilities Management

We work safely within job guidelines to accomplish our departmental goals. We work together as a team to reduce overall expenditures, and continually strive to exhibit a "Can Do" attitude.

Finance

The staff of the Finance Department have primary responsibility for all County financial matters, including financial reporting, budget preparation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, employee benefit trust funds, cash management, debt service, capital asset accounting, grant administration, and regulatory compliance.

Human Resources

The Human Resources Staff is committed to establishing a system of employment that would provide a fair, equitable, and productive work environment. It is our goal to recruit qualified individuals, retain valuable employees, maintain compliance with employment laws and government regulations, provide a safe and healthful work environment, and provide resources for administering benefits, policies, and procedures.

Keep Walton Beautiful & Recycling Center

Parks & Recreation

The mission of Parks & Recreation is to provide quality parks and leisure activities to the citizens of Walton County. Through the commitment and vision of Walton County residents, and the Commissioners. Walton County parks will continue to grow. All of Walton County Parks & Recreation are committed to building on this in the future, and look forward to finding new ways to meet your recreational needs.

Planning & Development

The Planning and Development department aims to guide and regulate the orderly growth, development, redevelopment and preservation of Walton County in accordance with a well-considered comprehensive plan and with long-term objectives, principles and standards deemed beneficial to the interest and welfare of the people.

Public Information Office

The Office of Public Information publicizes and promotes county programs, events, and initiatives and communicates county information and news to the media and citizens of Walton County.

Public Works

The Public Works department aims to maintain the area of Walton County to exceptional standard.

Purchasing

The mission of the Purchasing department is to assure compliance with legal and ethical requirements of public purchasing and to provide Walton County with required goods and services at the maximum value for each dollar spent.

Sheriff

Stormwater Department

Walton County has a Stormwater Management Program that consists of Best Management Practices (BMPs) we have to perform in order to meet the requirements of the NPDES Permit issued to us.

Tax Assessors

The Walton County Board of Tax Assessors is appointed for fixed terms by the Walton County Board of Commissioners. The County Board of Tax Assessors is responsible for determining taxability, value, and equalization of all assessments within the county.

Tax & Tag Office

This information was prepared to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a property owner.

Traffic Operations

Learn more about the Walton County Traffic Operations procedures.

Walton County Fire Rescue

The mission of the Walton County Fire Rescue Department is to treat people like family. Treat people you are responding to as if they were your Mom, Dad, Grandparent or Child. Treat each structure as if it was your home or business.

Water Department