The 2025/26 fees and charges for dogs (effective 1 July 2025) are subject to Council's confirmation of the Annual Plan in late June.
Registration fees
| Registration type | 2024/2025 Fee | 2025/2026 Fee (TBC) |
|---|---|---|
| Entire dog - paid by 31 July | $174.00 | $189.00 |
| Neutered dog - paid by 31 July | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Entire dog - paid after 31 July | $231.00 | $246.00 |
| Neutered dog - paid after 31 July | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status | $87.00 | $90.00 |
| Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status - paid after 31 July |
$231.00 (Entire dog) $190.00 (Neutered dog) | $246.00 (Entire dog) $190.00 (Neutered dog) |
| Classified "Dangerous" dog - paid by 31 July | $190.00 | $220.00 |
| Classified "Dangerous" dog - paid after 31 July | $272.00 | $300.00 |
| Disability assist dogs | Free | Free |
| Working dogs | $87.00 | $90.00 |
| Working dogs (Secondary dogs) | $45.00 | $47.00 |
Impounding and Sustenance Fees for Registered dogs
| Offence | 2024/2025 Fee | 2025/2026 Fee (TBC) |
|---|---|---|
| First impounding | $112.00 | $116.00 |
| Second impounding in same registration year | $180.00 | $192.00 |
| Daily sustenance fee (per day, per dog) | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| After hours call out | $46.00 | $90.00 |
| Seizure fee | $90.00 | $100.00 |
Impounding and Sustenance Fees for Unregistered dogs
| Offence | 2024/2025 Fee | 2025/2026 Fee (TBC) |
|---|---|---|
| First impounding | $135.00 | $145.00 |
| Second impounding in same registration year | $223.00 | N/A - registration is required for return of dog at first impounding |
| Daily sustenance fee (per day, per dog) | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| After hours call out | $46.00 | $90.00 |
| Seizure fee | $135.00 | $145.00 |
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 | 2024/2025 Fee | 2025/2026 Fee (TBC) |
|---|---|---|
| Microchipping | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Replacement Registration Tag | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Responsible Dog Owner Administration Fee | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Dog surrender/disposal (plus sustenance, euthanasia and disposal fee if required) | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Licence fee for keeping more than 2 dogs | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Requested dog pick-up/delivery | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| After-hours collection fee (Dog disposal/surrender) | $90.00 | $90.00 |