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Animal Control Fees 2026/27
Updated 01/06/2026
Animal Control | Fee Basis | Fee ($) | GST |
Discount Period Dog Registration Renewal (applies until COB 31 July 2026) | |||
Domestic Un-sterilised | Per Dog | 67.00 | Exempt |
Domestic Sterilised | Per Dog | 34.00 | Exempt |
Pensioner | 1st Dog Only | 18.00 | Exempt |
Guide/Hearing Dogs | Per Dog | Nil | Exempt |
Working Dog | Per Dog | 34.00 | Exempt |
Hunting Dog | Per Dog | 34.00 | Exempt |
Registered Breeder | Per Dog | 34.00 | Exempt |
Registered Greyhound | Per Dog | 34.00 | Exempt |
Dangerous Dog or Restricted Breed (see Note) | Per Dog | 374.00 | Exempt |
Late Period Dog Registration Renewal (on or after 1 August 2026) & new registration for Dogs 12 months+ | |||
Domestic Un-sterilised | Per Dog | 133.00 | Exempt |
Domestic Sterilised | Per Dog | 67.00 | Exempt |
Pensioner | 1st Dog Only | 29.00 | Exempt |
Assistance Dog | Per Dog | Nil | Exempt |
Working Dog | Per Dog | 67.00 | Exempt |
Hunting Dog | Per Dog | 67.00 | Exempt |
Registered Breeder | Per Dog | 67.00 | Exempt |
Registered Greyhound | Per Dog | 67.00 | Exempt |
Dangerous Dog or Restricted Breed (see Note) | Per Dog | 374.00 | Exempt |
New Dog Registration - Dogs registered before they are 12 months old and dogs adopted (with proof) from a registered dog’s home | |||
Domestic Un-sterilised | Per Dog | 67.00 | Exempt |
Domestic Sterilised | Per Dog | 34.00 | Exempt |
Pensioner | 1st Dog Only | 18.00 | Exempt |
Guide/Hearing Dogs | Per Dog | Nil | Exempt |
Working Dog | Per Dog | 34.00 | Exempt |
Hunting Dog | Per Dog | 34.00 | Exempt |
Registered Breeder | Per Dog | 34.00 | Exempt |
Registered Greyhound | Per Dog | 34.00 | Exempt |
Dangerous Dog or Restricted Breed (see Note) | Per Dog | 374.00 | Exempt |
Licences to Keep Several Dogs | Exempt | ||
Licence Application Fee | Per Licence | 371.00 | Exempt |
Licence Renewal Fee | Per Licence | 67.00 | Exempt |
Miscellaneous | Exempt | ||
Replacement Tags | Each | 9.00 | $0.82 |
Complaint Lodgement Fee | Each | 95.00 | Exempt |
Investigation and report fee | 262.00/hr | Exempt | |
Return dog owner fee (not impounded) | Per Dog | 58.00 | Exempt |
Surrender dog to Council | Per Dog | 525.00 | Exempt |
Impoundment Fees | |||
1st Occurrence – plus $45 per day detention | 88.00 + 45.00 p/d | Exempt | |
2nd & Subsequent Occurrences– plus $45 per day detention | 158.00 + 45.00 p/d | Exempt | |
Impoundments after hours, on weekends and public holidays | 188.00 + 45.00 p/d | Exempt | |
Impoundment Fee (Animals Other Than Dogs) | Per Impoundment | Cost Plus 20% | Exempt |
Maintenance Fee (Animals Other Than Dogs) | Per Animal | Cost Plus 20% | Exempt |
PLEASE NOTE: Concession card holders (including pensioners) are not eligible for their normal discount if the dog being registered has been declared as a Dangerous Dog or a Restricted Breed. | |||
Helpful Information
Evidence of Classification for Registration
The following evidence needs to be produced prior to your dog being registered in the appropriate class.
Desexed Dog
Certificate of sterilisation from veterinary surgeon or the provision of a statutory declaration to that effect.
Microchipping
All dogs over the age of 6 months must be microchipped. Exemptions exist from compulsory microchipping for specified racing greyhounds, specified hunting dogs and all working dogs.
Working Dog
For working dogs, a Working Dog Self-Assessment Form must be filled out. This can be obtained from Council’s website or at reception.
Hunting Dog
To enable to register your dog as a hunting dog, you must present a Hound Membership licence.
Greyhound
Registration Certificate of the Tasmanian Greyhound Racing Council.
Guide Dogs/ Hearing Dogs
Guide Dogs & Hearing Dogs require registration but will be registered free of charge.
Change of Circumstances
You must fill in the attached form if any details (for owner or dog) have altered since your last registration.
Keeping Multiple Dogs
If owners want to keep more than 2 dogs or 4 working dogs on premises, an application for a kennel licence is required.
Discount Period
Registration discount period commences on the 1st June and finishes on the 31st July every year.
Lost or Found Dog
Contact Circular Head Council on 6452 4800 promptly if you lose your dog or find one that is obviously lost. Please do not ignore the situation, it probably belongs to somebody.
Dog Attacks
All dog attacks should be reported promptly, noting time, date, description of the dog and the direction of escape, if possible. Then contact Circular Head Council on 6452 4800 or the police.
Impounding Dogs
Dogs may be impounded under the Dog Control Act 2000 if a relevant section of the Act has been breached.
Pound Releases
Dogs will only be released during normal operating hours and will not be released unless they have been registered with Circular Head Council. If your dog has been found without being microchipped, evidence must be provided to the Council that a veterinary procedure booking has been made.