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 | Larger than 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. A non-refundable fee of $250 is charged per new application ($50 for annual renewals).
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 12-month permit will be sent to you. If your application has not been successful, we will contact you. Please allow one month.
Note: Under Casey Community Local Law 2023, livestock cannot be kept on property smaller than 4,000m2 (1 acre).
Excess animal Permit (Combination Cats and Dogs)
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 for 12 months 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.
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.