Permits & Licensing

City ordinance requires any person within the city who owns a dog or cat over six months of age to obtain a license and rabies vaccination for the animal. The court fine for failure to license is $100.00 plus $48.00 court costs per animal. All licenses issued are valid for one year from the date of purchase. Rabies vaccination must be current to purchase a pet license.

Online Pet License

FORMS & APPLICATIONS

• Animal License Application(PDF, 452KB)
• Spay / Neuter Grant Application(PDF, 223KB)
• Application Form for Large and/or Small Animal Permit(PDF, 166KB)
• Pet/Groom Shop Permit Application(PDF, 110KB)
• Appeal Form For Potentially Dangerous Dangerous or Vicious Animal(PDF, 345KB)
• Multi Cat Household Kennel Permit Application(PDF, 221KB)
• Hobby Kennel or Cattery Permit Application(PDF, 185KB)
• Application for Animal Exhibit or Rides(PDF, 440KB)
• Barking Dog Log

** As of October 1, 2025, in response to an increase of costs incurred from CHS services, a $10.00 surcharge has been added to each pet license (new and renewals).

LICENSE FEES

LATE FEES

31 days or more after expiration $15.00

Put the tag on your pet's collar! A rabies tag is not a license. An I.D. tag is not enough. With a license we have your pet's number, and we can locate you if it strays or is injured.