Hoa Rules With Dogs In Maricopa
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In Maricopa County, all dogs three months and older must be licensed. The tag you receive the first time your dog is licensed should always be attached to its collar as proof that your dog has been licensed. This will help you avoid a citation and fees for failure to license.
Arizona also observes a leash law: Your dog must be kept in an enclosed yard when on your property. Leaving a dog outside tied to a cable or rope is prohibited. Your dog cannot be off your property unless restrained by a leash.
Dog License and Leash Laws All cities and towns serviced by Maricopa County have laws that make it a misdemeanor offense to not have your dog(s) licensed as well as a misdemeanor for a dog to not be on leash (“at large”).
Dogs Are Considered Personal Property in Arizona Because pets are considered personal property under state law, the family dog may be either separate or marital property. If the dog belonged to one spouse before the marriage, the pet is that party's property.
Household Pets. In all zoning districts except rural districts, a maximum of four dogs is allowed. These limitations do not apply to small animals kept within a residence, including cats, fish, small birds, rodents, and reptiles.
Licensing penalties: Late fees accrue every 30 days at a rate of $3 a month for an altered dog and $6 a month for an unaltered dog. Unaltered/intact dogs under 1 year of age are charged $55 for their initial licensing, and once altered, they will be eligible for the $22 renewal rate the following year.
Dog Limit per Household by State 2024 StateAdditional Details Arizona No statewide law. Colorado No statewide law but most counties and cities limit each household to 4 adult dogs each Florida No statewide law but urban areas typically restrict the number of dogs to 2-3 per household. Hawaii No limit.47 more rows
Household Pets. In all zoning districts except rural districts, a maximum of four dogs is allowed. These limitations do not apply to small animals kept within a residence, including cats, fish, small birds, rodents, and reptiles.
City pet licenses are required for dogs and cats 4 months of age and older residing within city limits. The license expires on the same date as the animal's rabies vaccination certificate. Texas State Law mandates that all dogs and cats have current rabies vaccinations.
