Fees and Charges
Dog Control Fees
(Sections 37 and 38, Dog Control Act 1996 and Section 12, Local Government Act 2002)
Note: The following fees were adopted by Council on 27 April 2022.
| Non-Working Dogs | 2022/23 |
| Entire dogs | $145 |
| Entire dogs - (paid by 30 June) | $97 |
| Neutered dogs | $100 |
| Neutered dogs - (paid by 30 June) | $67 |
| Responsible dog owner | $38 |
| Working Dogs | |
| Working dog | $33 |
| Working dog - (paid by 30 June) | $22 |
| Hunting Dogs | |
| Hunting dog | $37 |
| Hunting dog - (paid by 30 June) | $25 |
| *Note: the hunting dog classification applies only to dogs that are used for pig and deer hunting in the conservation estate - not water fowl hunting dogs | |
| Dangerous Dog Classification | |
| Registration at 150% of the level that would apply if the dog were not classified as a Dangerous Dog. E.g: Non-working entire dog $97.00 x 150% = $145.50 if paid before 30 June. | |
| Dog Impounding | 2022/23 |
| First impounding | $80 |
| Second impounding | $170 |
| Third impounding | $285 |
| Daily sustenance and care | $15 |
| Registration Investigation | $30 |
| Surrender Fee | $45 |
| Re-homing Fee | $50 |
| Other Fees | 2022/23 |
| Dog Replacement Tags | $3.50 |
| Licence Fee for More than Two Dog Permit | $42 |
| Micro-chipping | $25 |
| Hire of Dog Trap Per Week Plus Bond | $21 $100 |
| Replacement of Trap | Current cost of replacement value |
| Seizure Fee (on top of impounding fee) | $80 |
Please note any dogs not registered after 1 August 2022 will incur a late payment penalty.
