Animal limit per property size
Numbers represent the maximum amount of animals you can keep without a permit.
To find out the size of your land, visit Your Property.
| Animal type | Under 1,000m2 | 1,000 - 4,000m2 | Over 4,000m2 |
| Dog | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Cat | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Poultry | 5 | 7 | 20 |
| Rabbit | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Large bird | 5 | 7 | 20 |
| Small bird | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Pigeons | 5 | 10 | 20 |
| Rooster | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Request additional animals for your property
Please use the following forms to request additional animals for your property.
- all new applications submitted from 10 April will be charged a pro-rata fee, with all new permits expiring on 10 April
- an annual permit renewal fee of $50 will apply each year.
New applications will require an inspection to ensure the property can accommodate the additional animals, and authorised officers may conduct ad hoc inspections at any time.
- If approved, your permit will be sent to you. If your application has not been successful, we will contact you. Please allow one month.
- Excess animal Permit (Cat)
- Excess animal Permit (Combination Cats and Dogs)
- Excess animal Permit (Dog)
- Excess animal Permit (Large Bird)
- Excess animal Permit (Livestock)
- Excess animal Permit (Small Bird)
Alternatively, download and complete the Excess Animals and Livestock form and return your application and payment:
- Via email to caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au.
- via post
- in person at one of our customer service centres
Permit renewals
All permits are valid until 10 April and must be renewed every year. Ongoing customers are issued a permit renewal notice and invoiced approximately 30 days before their existing permit expires.
There is a non-refundable renewal application fee of $50.
Application fee
- New Applications: $250.00 (non-refundable)
- Renewals: $50.00
Notify us of any permit changes
Casey must be notified of any changes to the permit conditions, including:
- Change in animal numbers (increase or decrease)
- Breed of animal
- Change of address
Excess Animal permits are not transferrable, and any changes will require you to apply for and pay for a new permit.