Fees and Charges

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 type2025/2026 Fee (TBC)
Entire dog - paid by 31 July $189.00
Neutered dog - paid by 31 July $133.00
Entire dog - paid after 31 July $246.00
Neutered dog - paid after 31 July $190.00
Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status $90.00
Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status - paid after 31 July $246.00 (Entire dog)
$190.00 (Neutered dog)
Classified "Dangerous" dog - paid by 31 July $220.00
Classified "Dangerous" dog - paid after 31 July $300.00
Disability assist dogs Free
Working dogs $90.00
Working dogs (Secondary dogs) $47.00

Impounding and Sustenance Fees for Registered dogs

Offence2025/2026 Fee (TBC)
First impounding $116.00
Second impounding within a 12 month period$192.00
Daily sustenance fee (per day, per dog) $28.00
After hours call out $90.00
Seizure fee $100.00

Impounding and Sustenance Fees for Unregistered dogs

Offence2025/2026 Fee (TBC)
First impounding $145.00
Second impounding in same registration year N/A - registration is required
for return of dog at first impounding
Daily sustenance fee (per day, per dog) $28.00
After hours call out $90.00
Seizure fee $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.

Service2025/2026 Fee (TBC)
Microchipping $46.00
Replacement Registration Tag $14.00
Responsible Dog Owner Administration Fee $72.00
Dog surrender/disposal (plus sustenance, euthanasia and disposal fee if required) $56.00
Licence fee for keeping more than 2 dogs $72.00
Requested dog pick-up/delivery $72.00
After-hours collection fee (Dog disposal/surrender) $90.00