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. 

Fees

• Keeping additional animals or birds $45         
• Domestic Animal Business Permit $189 

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:

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.