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Get a licence to keep more than two dogs on a property
Keeping more than two dogs
If you live in an urban zone, you need a licence to keep more than two dogs for longer than 30 consecutive days. This rule applies even if you do not legally own the dogs.
If you live in a rural zone, you do not need a licence.
To check if you are in an urban zone, enter your property address on the Property rates and valuation search and select the property rates tab in the results.
If your licence was issued before 2019, you may need to apply for a new licence under the Dog Management Bylaw 2019. For details of the rules, visit Policy on Dogs and the Dog Management Bylaw 2019.
Fees
Read fee table.
| Licence | Fee |
|---|
| Multiple dog permit application fee | $91 |
Apply for a licence to keep more than two dogs
Online
Apply for licence
You can pay by:
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Online EFTPOS
- Account2Account (bank transfer).
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What happens next
We will book in a time for an animal management officer to visit your property and assess if it meets the conditions.
We will also check for any complaints about dogs barking or howling on your property.
When you need to apply again
Once you have the licence, you need to apply for a new one only if you:
- move to a different property
- want more dogs than allowed on the licence.
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