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Understand the fees and charges for dog registration in Lower Hutt.
Note: These are the fees and charges for 2026-27. Fees and charges for dog registration are confirmed by Council and will be used for invoicing in advance of the 2026-27 financial year starting in July.
Registration fees (prompt payment discounted fee if paid by 31 July)
| Registration type | 2026/2027 Fee |
|---|---|
| Entire dog | $194.00 |
| Neutered dog | $138.00 |
| Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status | $95.00 |
| Classified "Dangerous" dog - paid by 31 July | $230.00 |
| Disability assist dogs | Free |
| Working dogs | $95.00 |
| Working dogs (Secondary dogs) | $48.50 |
Registration fees (standard fee after 31 July)
| Registration type | 2026/2027 Fee |
|---|---|
| Entire dog | $253.00 |
| Neutered dog | $195.00 |
| Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status |
$253.00 (Entire dog) $195.00 (Neutered dog) |
| Classified "Dangerous" dog | $310.00 |
| Disability assist dogs | Free |
| Working Dogs | $95.00 |
| Working dogs (Secondary dogs) | $48.50 |
Impounding and Sustenance Fees
| Offence | 2026/2027 Fee |
|---|---|
| First impounding | $119.00 |
| Second impounding within a 12 month period | $197.00 |
| Daily sustenance fee (per day, per dog) | $29.00 |
| After hours call out | $93.00 |
| Seizure fee | $149.00 |
Note: If a dog is unregistered, then registration is required for return of dog at first impounding.
Commercial Dog Walker Licence Fees
| Certification categories | 2026/2027 Fee |
|---|---|
| Individual | $160.00 |
| Company fee (3 Licence; bulk rate) | $300.00 |
| Extra company licence | $75.00 |
| Renewal fee per licence | $40.00 |
| Certified Licence discount (Fee per licence)* | $80.00 |
*Discounted fee if already assessed and licenced by Wellington City Council within the last 12 months.
Additional Services
Infringement fees set in the Dog Control Act 1996 apply.
If you've received an infringement or fine from us you can pay it online.
| Service | 2026/2027 Fee |
|---|---|
| Microchipping | $46.00 |
| Replacement Registration Tag | $14.50 |
| Responsible Dog Owner Administration Fee | $74.00 |
| Dog surrender/disposal (plus sustenance, euthanasia and disposal fee if required) | $58.00 |
| Licence fee for keeping more than 2 dogs | $74.00 |
| Requested dog pick-up/delivery | $74.00 |
| After-hours collection fee (Dog disposal/surrender) | $150.00 |