Animal management fees
Please note: Any dog over the age of three months, and not registered or re-registered by 30 June of each year, is an unregistered dog. Your dog’s registration expires on 30 June each year.
Fees and charges shown below are for 2022/23 and apply from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
All fees and charges include GST except where noted.
| Dog registration fees
(in accordance with section 37 of the Dog Control Act 1996) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Working dog | $33.00 |
| Entire dog fee (if paid on or before 31 July) | $95.00 |
| Entire dog fee (if paid on or after 1 August) | $115.00 |
| Entire dog fee - Responsible Owner | $70.00 |
| Responsible Owner application fee (payable upon initial application ONLY, unless owner circumstances change) | $33.00 |
| Desexed dog discount (discount off the full-year registration fee; not applicable to working dogs) | $10.00 discount |
| Disability assist dog | No fee |
| Pet therapy dog (as approved by Council Officers) | No fee |
| Dangerous dog (before penalties are applied) | 150% of full rate |
| Replacement tag | $11.00 |
| Multiple dog application fee for more than two dogs (urban area only) | $110.00 |
Impounding fees (Section 68, Dog Control Act 1996) | Fee |
|---|---|
Dog – If registered and 1st impounding in any 12 months | $80.00 |
Dog – If unregistered or 2nd or more impounding in any 12 months | $150.00 |
After Hours Impounding Fee (5pm to 8.30am) | $150.00 |
Sustenance and Care Fee (per dog per day in Pound) | $17.00 |
Microchip Fee per Dog | $25.00 |
Sale of Dog to the Public (including microchipping and registration) | $110.00 plus desexing cost |
Sale of Dog to Rescue Agencies | $38.50 |
Other animal fees (Section 14, Impounding Act 1955) | Fee |
|---|---|
Impounding Fee | $80.00 |
Sustenance (per animal per day) | $17.00 |
