Listing Your Pet in Durham County

 Durham County Animal Ordinance requires the owner of every dog or cat that is kept within the territorial boundaries of this county for more than 30 days to list the animal with the Durham County Tax Administrator, within 30 days of bringing the animal into the county.   Any person, who owns, maintains, possesses or controls five or more animals of the same species may choose to apply to the Durham County Tax Administration Office for an alternative tax on kennels.

   $ 75.00 – Annual tax for unaltered dogs/cats                            $ 10.00 – Annual tax for altered dogs/cats 

If your dog or cat has been sterilized please attach proof of spay or neuter  from your veterinarian or clinic that performed the sterilization.

    $ 10.00 – Annual tax for each dog or cat, for which the owner has furnished   a statement from a licensed veterinarian that the animal has a health condition that permanently precludes the animal from undergoing sterilization because of a significant risk of injury or death.

       $ 00.00 – Citizens over 65 years of age are exempt if dog or cat has been altered (Must attach proof of age with copy of  birth certificate or driver’s license)

      $ 0.00 - Any person owning, possessing or utilizing an animal certified to assist handicapped individuals or primarily for serving the public, this includes service animals. 

(Must provide proof of certification or service record from a duly authorized agency)

      $ 0.00 - Any person owning, possessing or utilizing an animal used soley for research purposes.    (Must provide a letter of proof from the research institution)

Please complete and return the 2012 Animal Listing Form  if:      

You are new to Durham County You are the new owner of a dog or cat Your pet has been transferred to a new owner Your Address has changed

You have not received an Animal Listing Form and it has been more than a year since your last payment                             

 If you own 5 or more animals of the same species, you may fill out one Animal  listing form for each animal or you may fill out the Kennel License Form 

 Please complete and return the Animal Exemption Form if:

You are 65 years of age or older and your pet has been spayed or neutered  You are the owner of a certified guide assistance You are the owner of one or more animals used soley for research purposes

              Mail your completed forms along with a check or money order, and any supporting documentation required to: