If you operate a business in the City of Whittlesea that relates to domestic animals, you need a valid Domestic Animal Business Permit.
The following types of business must be registered with the City of Whittlesea and hold a valid Domestic Animal Business Permit to operate within the municipality.
If you have three or more fertile female cats or dogs, by law you are considered to be breeding domestic animals as a business. You must hold a domestic animal business permit or you may be fined.
Find out more about selling dogs and cats
The businesses listed must comply with the Domestic Animals Act and the requirements of the relevant State Codes of Practice.
Go to the Animal Welfare Victoria website for more information
You'll also receive at least one inspection each year to ensure ongoing compliance with the regulations. If you fail to fully comply with the conditions in the permit, we may withdraw or cancel your existing permit or refuse to issue a future permit.
Some exemptions will apply. Please contact the Animal Management team for clarification.
Animal Management
Phone: 03 9217 2170
Email: animal.management@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
The cost of registration is $352.45 including GST.
The fee is subject to change each year.
You need to get written approval from our Planning team confirming that the intended use of the property complies with the planning and zoning arrangements.
Call the Planning team on 03 9217 2170 or email them at info@whittlesea.vic.gov.au to arrange this.
Domestic Animal Business permit application form(PDF, 238KB)
Domestic Animal Business permit application form - accessible(DOCX, 116KB)
Organise insurance
You will need to arrange public liability insurance of at least $10 million.
Contact a local vet service and arrange a vet agreement (required for some business types).
Email your application to animal.management@whittlesea.vic.gov.au. Please ensure you include:
We accept credit card only for emailed applications. More details about making a payment in the application form above.
To get an application form, you can:
Collect in person from the Council Offices at 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang
Download an application form
Mail your completed application to:
City of Whittlesea Locked Bag 1 Bundoora MDC VIC 3083
Please ensure you include:
We accept cheque or credit card for mailed applications. More details about making a payment in the application form above.
To submit your application in person visit the Council Offices at 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. Please bring:
We accept cheque, cash, credit card or EFTPOS.
We'll mail you a confirmation receipt of your application within seven days of lodgement.
The property will be inspected by an Authorised Officer before we issue the Domestic Animal Business Permit.
This ensures the accuracy of the self-assessment report and checks compliance with relevant regulations.
You will be sent your registration renewal for a Domestic Animal Business permit each year.
You can renew your permit in the following ways:
Mail
In person
Council Offices 25 Ferres Boulevard South Morang