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Orange County, FL Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Breed Ban
None allowed
State Law
FL 767.14 preemption
Dangerous Dog
Behavior-based FL 767
Insurance
500K if declared dangerous
HOA
May restrict

Summary

Orange County has NO breed-specific legislation. FL Statute 767.14 preempts all local breed bans statewide. Dangerous dog determinations are behavior-based under FL Chapter 767.

City-specific rules exist: Apopka, Ocoee, and Orlando have their own breed restrictions rules that differ from Orange County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

F.S. 767.14 767.14 Additional local restrictions authorized. — This act does not limit any local government or public housing authority from adopting an ordinance or a policy, respectively, to address the safety and welfare concerns caused by attacks on persons or domestic animals; placing further restrictions or additional requirements on owners of dogs that have bitten or attacked persons or domestic animals; or developing procedures and criteria for the implementation of this act, provided that no such regulation is specific to breed, weight, or size and that the provisions of this act are not lessened by such additional regulations or requirements. History. — s. 5, ch. 90-180; s. 5, ch. 2016-16; s. 1, ch. 2023-253.

Source: FL Statute 767.14View official code

Full Breakdown

No breed including pit bulls, Rottweilers, or Dobermans is restricted in unincorporated Orange County. Individual dogs may be declared dangerous after a hearing following a serious bite or unprovoked attack. Declared dangerous dogs require 500,000 dollars liability insurance, secure enclosure, muzzling in public, and registration with Animal Services. HOAs within the county may impose breed restrictions on residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are any dog breeds banned in Orange County?
Florida PREEMPTS breed-specific legislation statewide under FL §767.14. No city can ban specific dog breeds. Dangerous dog designations are behavior-based.
Are there pit bull restrictions in Orange County?
Breed Bans: Preempted statewide. State Law: FL §767.14. Dangerous Dogs: Behavior-based only. Miami-Dade: Pit bull ban repealed 2023.

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