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Fees and charges relating to dogs
Note: These are the proposed fees and charges for 2024-25. These fees and charges will be confirmed when the Long Term Plan is adopted, and will take effect from 1 July 2024. They may be subject to change before 30 June 2024.
Registration fees
| Registration type | 2023/2024 Fee | 2024/2025 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Entire dog - paid by 31 July | $168.00 | $174.00 |
| Neutered dog - paid by 31 July | $129.00 | $133.00 |
| Entire dog - paid after 31 July | $223.00 | $231.00 |
| Neutered dog - paid after 31 July | $184.00 | $190.00 |
| Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status | $84.00 | $87.00 |
| Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status - paid after 31 July |
$223.00 $184.00 |
$231.00 (Entire dog) $190.00 (Neutered dog) |
| Classified "Dangerous" dog - paid by 31 July | $184.00 | $190.00 |
| Classified "Dangerous" dog - paid after 31 July | $263.00 | $272.00 |
| Disability assist dogs | Free | Free |
| Working dogs | $84.00 | $87.00 |
| Working dogs (Secondary dogs) | $40.00 | $45.00 |
Impounding and Sustenance Fees for Registered dogs
| Offence | 2023/2024 Fee | 2024/2025 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| First impounding | $108.00 | $112.00 |
| Second impounding in same registration year | $173.00 | $180.00 |
| Daily sustenance fee (per day, per dog) | $26.00 | $27.00 |
| After hours call out | $44.00 | $46.00 |
| Seizure fee | $87.00 | $90.00 |
Impounding and Sustenance Fees for Unregistered dogs
| Offence | 2023/2024 Fee | 2024/2025 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| First impounding | $130.00 | $135.00 |
| Second impounding in same registration year | $216.00 | $223.00 |
| Daily sustenance fee (per day, per dog) | $26.00 | $27.00 |
| After hours call out | $44.00 | $46.00 |
| Seizure fee | $130.00 | $135.00 |
Additional Services
Infringement fees set in the Dog Control Act 1996 apply.
| Service | 2023/2024 Fee | 2024/2025 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Microchipping | $44.00 | $46.00 |
| Replacement Registration Tag | $13.00 | $14.00 |
| Responsible Dog Owner Administration Fee | $70.00 | $72.00 |
| Dog surrender/disposal (plus sustenance, euthanasia and disposal fee if required) | $54.00 | $56.00 |
| Licence fee for keeping more than 2 dogs | $70.00 | $72.00 |
| Requested dog pick-up/delivery | $70.00 | $72.00 |
| After-hours collection fee (Dog disposal/surrender) | $84.00 | $90.00 |