Number of animals allowed in your home

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.

 

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Further information

Community Amenity
Richmond Town Hall
333 Bridge Road Richmond
Telephone 9205 5063
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Links

Within this site
Yarra City Council

 

Information supplied by: Electronic communications & design officer - 9205 5214

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