Housing / Australian Capital Territory
Cheaper dog and cat registration
Pay less to register your dog or cat if you get a Centrelink or other Australian Government payment.
Opens cityservices.act.gov.au, the official site.
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What you need to check
In the ACT you must register your dog or cat. The normal fee is $66.55 from 1 July 2026. If the owner gets a Commonwealth pension or benefit, the fee is $25.05 for a dog or $24.00 for a cat. Trained assistance animals are free to register.
This is a short summary. Other rules may apply, like income or where you live. Check the full rules with the agency that runs it.
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