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Permit to Keep Animals - South Gippsland Shire Council - Victoria

Description

You will require this permit if you intend to keep animals. In some cases this permit will only be required where the number of animals exceeds a limit set by the council. Your council will outline the types of animals covered by this permit.

The sorts of animals typically covered include:

  • cats and dogs
  • reptiles and amphibians
  • guinea pigs
  • birds and poultry.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Permits are issued to the Animal Owner and all animals must be registered with the South Gippsland Shire Council. The maximum number of dogs and cats allowed on a property in a residential area is 2 dogs and 2 cats. If you wish to keep more than this, you must obtain a permit from Council. Please consult the Council directly for more information on this permit.

Duration

Permits are issued for up to one year and are subject to an annual renewal process, payable by the 10th April each year.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $62.00

Animal permit - excess animals. Fees for 2023-24

Further fees may apply, please consult the responsible council for specific information on fees to be submitted with your application.

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 2020 Victoria

Lodgement process

Apply

Please submit your application and any associated documentation directly to the Agency.

Administering agency

South Gippsland Shire Council

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Supporting information

Animals (Opens in new window)