Excess Animal Permit - Hindmarsh Shire Council - Victoria

Description

You may need a permit if you intend to keep certain types of animals. Restrictions may apply based on the types of animal, how many you want to keep and the location or size of your property.

A permit may be needed if you want to keep:

  • cats
  • dogs
  • reptiles and amphibians
  • guinea pigs, mice or rats
  • rabbits
  • birds
  • chickens, roosters and other poultry
  • livestock or large animals such as pigs, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, llamas, mules, ponies and donkeys.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this permit you must obtain your neighbours' consent and have suitable premises for the housing of the excess animals (a Council Officer will conduct an inspection).

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $235.00

3 years.  Fees for 2025-26

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 2020 Victoria

Local law(s) name

Hindmarsh Municipal Local Law 2021

Administering agency

Hindmarsh Shire Council

Contact details

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