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Permitted number of pets

You will require an excess animal permit if your land is less than or equal to 0.5ha, and you would like to keep more than:

two dogs, and/or
two cats, and/or
five rodents, and/or
20 domestic birds, and/or
20 pigeons, and/or
five poultry.

Permits are renewed annually on 10 April upon payment of the appropriate fee.

View fees and charges

Apply for a permit

Permit application forms

Refer to the application for relevant conditions.

How many animals can I have without a permit?

Without a permit, the number of animals on one property at any time must not be more than the maximum number listed below:

Type of animal	Maximum Number
Dogs	2
Cats	2
Rooster	None
Domestic birds	20
Large birds	None
Poultry (no roosters)	5
Racing pigeons	20
Ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits or rodents	5
Horse/Donkeys	None
Cattle	None
Sheep	None
Goats	None
Pigs	None
Any other agricultural animals	None

Keeping bees

Keeping bees is restricted by the Apiary Code of Practice and you may need a Planning Permit to keep hives on your property.

A Planning Permit is required if:

bees will be kept on properties designated as Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ) in the Maroondah Planning Scheme. You can find the zoning for your property by entering your address online.
the maximum number of hives is exceeded, as defined in the Victorian Apiary Code of Practice, May 2011, which specifies hives permitted by land area.

19/05/2017

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