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Taylor County Boat Ramp Permit Fees

Original title: Boat Ramp Permits | taylortax

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The Frame

What this does

Starting March 31, 2025, boaters using Taylor County ramps must pay updated annual or daily fees to access county-maintained facilities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Taylor County Residents

Residents are subject to the updated annual and daily fee schedule for boat ramp access.

Non-residents

Non-residents are subject to the updated annual and daily fee schedule for boat ramp access.

What changed

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What's next

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Key Facts

New boat ramp fees take effect on March 31, 2025.
Taylor County resident annual pass: $20.00.
Taylor County resident daily pass: $5.00.
Non-resident annual pass: $40.00.
Non-resident daily pass: $10.00.
Online purchases incur a $1.00 mailing fee per decal.
Decals must be affixed to the trailer winch post, vehicle back glass, or vehicle bumper.
Decals are valid for one year from the date of issuance.
Permits cover access to Aucilla at Mandalay, Aucilla at Bowden's Landing, Dark Island, Keaton Beach, Spring Warrior, and Steinhatchee boat ramps.
Permits can be purchased at Driver License/DMV offices, Wilson's Bait & Tackle, Maddie's Market, Sea Hag Marina, or online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I place my boat ramp decal?

The decal should be affixed to the of the trailer, the back glass of the vehicle, or the bumper of the vehicle.

How much does it cost to buy a decal online?

The cost is the price of the decal ($20 for residents, $40 for non-residents) plus a $1.00 mailing fee per decal.

Which boat ramps require these permits?

The permit covers access to Aucilla at Mandalay, Aucilla at Bowden's Landing, Dark Island, Keaton Beach, Spring Warrior, and Steinhatchee.

Summary

Taylor County has updated its boat ramp permit fees effective March 31, 2025. Residents and non-residents can purchase annual decals for access to six county-maintained boat ramps, either in person at designated locations or online.

Why It Matters

Starting March 31, 2025, boaters using Taylor County ramps must pay updated annual or daily fees to access county-maintained facilities.

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Mailing Fee Structure

The online payment system requires users to manually calculate the total cost including a $1.00 per-decal mailing fee, rather than having the system calculate it automatically.

Taylor County

Connected Entities

organizationMaddie's Market“Authorized permit sales location in Steinhatchee”Map →

organizationWilson's Bait & Tackle“Authorized permit sales location”Map →

locationTaylor County“Jurisdiction for boat ramp permits”Map →

organizationSea Hag Marina“Authorized permit sales location in Steinhatchee”Map →

personMark Wiggins“Taylor County Tax Collector”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.taylorcountytaxcollector.com

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