Excess Animal Permit Receipt

You must apply for an excess animal permit to keep more animals than allowed.
If the number of cats and dogs permitted on the property exceeds the number permitted on the property, then apart from the excess animal permit application,
The Pet Registration form should also be submitted. This form is located on our website.

CSO:

Email link to the website to complete an online form

Customer:

Complete application for an Excess Animal Permit

Fees:

The fees below cover the animal’s lifetime—no annual renewal.
Pension card holders get 50% off.
Report changes in animal numbers to keep the permit valid.
Permits apply to listed animals; replacing one requires a new application and fee.

What happens after you lodge an application

We no longer require payment upfront. A payment request will be sent to the customer after the application has been reviewed by the Animal Ranger.

Excess animals permits

Name Standard fee Pensioner fee Description

Excess animals permits

$113.50

$56.75

Name	Standard fee	Pensioner fee	Description
Excess animals permits	$113.50	$56.75	The fee is for the lifetime of the animals on the permit; it does not need to be renewed annually. Permit conditions All animals must be kept in a clean and sanitary manner Animals must not cause a nuisance or be offensive to your neighbours May also have specific requirements about where and how animals are housed

The fee is for the lifetime of the animals on the permit; it does not need to be renewed annually.

Permit conditions

All animals must be kept in a clean and sanitary manner
Animals must not cause a nuisance or be offensive to your neighbours
May also have specific requirements about where and how animals are housed

Counter

Check Application for an Excess Animal Permit
Photocopy pension card if applicable
Complete the office box on the application form
Scan the application form and any documentation to Records

Phone

Advise customer that this payment cannot be processed over the phone. They will need to submit application.
Application for an Excess Animal Permit

By mail
Email to council@cgd.vic.gov.au
In person