Number of Animals Permitted

A man walking dogs at Victoria ParkThe following restrictions on how many animals can be kept apply in Yarra: 

Pet/ Animal

House

Unit or Flat

Dogs

2 (over six months old)
4 (under six months old)

1 (over six months old)
3 (under six months old)

Cats

2 (over three months old)
4 (under three months old)

1 (over six months old)
3 (under six months old)

Birds

5

2

Poultry

5

nil

Reptiles

2

nil

Ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, mice

2

nil

Coldwater and tropical gold fish

unlimited

unlimited

Permits

You will need a permit if you keep more than two cats and/or two dogs. That limit is set to help protect the health of pets and prevent inconvenience to your neighbours. 

 pdf format Application Form to keep TWO or more animals (124.14kB)

 

Further information
Compliance Branch
9205 5063
info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

  

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