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Apply for a Multiple Animal Permit

There are limits to the number of animals you can keep on your property. If you exceed these limits, you must apply for a multiple animal permit.

Please note:

Cats and dogs must be registered before applying for a multiple animal permit.

According to the Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law 2024 you must apply for a multiple animal permit if you have:

  • more than six types of animals on your property or
  • more than the permitted number of animals or
  • you want to increase the number of animals approved on your current permit
  • you have a multiple animal permit, but you move to another property.
     
Apply for a multiple animal permit Download a printable version of this form

Do not apply if your land exceeds 20,000m2, or you want to pursue animal husbandry activities. You may need a planning permit - please contact us on 03 5272 4456.

 Permitted number of animals
Animal typesFlats units or townhousesLand less than 4 000m2Land between 4 000m2 and 20 000m2
Dogs2 small (under 10kg) or 1 large24
Cats224
Poultry – excluding roosters01224
Large or noisy birds – including roostersNot allowedNot allowed5
Pigeons012 pairs20 pairs
Domestic birds – caged630No limit
Domestic rabbits guinea pigs and mice24No limit
Horses and donkeysNot allowedNot allowed2*
CattleNot allowedNot allowed2*
Sheep goats and alpacasNot allowed06*
PigsNot allowedNot allowed2*
Any other livestockNot allowed08*
Maximum total number of all livestockNot allowed08*

* Animal numbers on any private property or land exceeding 2 ha are subject to restrictions applicable under the Planning Scheme.

Fee categoriesFees for 2025-2026
First time applicants – inspection and permit fee$164.00
Renewal – permit fee$46.00
Variation to permit (increase in animal numbers) – inspection fee$118.00
 Transfer to a new property – inspection fee$118.00

When you move house, you will need to apply to transfer your permit to your new property.

Apply for a multiple animal permit property transfer

Once your multiple animal permit has been issued, you will receive a renewal notice annually.

If there are major changes to the original permit or if you move house, then you will need to complete a new application form.

If you choose to replace a lost or deceased animal with another one of the same breeds, you can renew your permit without a new inspection.

Pay a multiple animal permit renewal
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