Boise, ID Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)

It shall be unlawful to keep, maintain, harbor or possess upon the premises of any one household more than four (4) dogs, or five

(5) cats or combination of four (4) such animals, unless the owner or person in charge first procures a noncommercial kennel license as provided by this chapter. The maximum number of dogs, cats or combination of both allowable under a noncommercial kennel license is ten (10) animals in total.

B.   License Application: The owner or person in charge of the household premises shall apply for a noncommercial kennel license from the City Clerk.

C.   General Standards: The general standards and requirements for noncommercial kennel license applications pursuant to this chapter are as follow:

1.   All noncommercial kennel license applications and renewals shall be made in the form and manner prescribed by the City Clerk.

2.   An application shall state the name and address of the owner, where the noncommercial kennel is to be located, and the number of dogs or cats.

3.   An application shall be accompanied by the written consent to such noncommercial kennel of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of all the persons in possession of premises within a radius of one hundred feet (100') of the premises upon which the noncommercial kennel is to be maintained.

4.   Proof of spay or neuter shall be submitted with the application for each for every animal a license is sought, unless the animal is licensed as an unneutered animal.