Hillsborough County limits households to 4 dogs and 4 cats combined without a kennel permit under Chapter 1-8. Lots over 1 acre in AR zoning may house more with county approval.
Chapter 1-8 caps pets at four dogs and four cats per dwelling unit in urban residential zones. Exceeding the limit requires a kennel permit and appropriate agricultural zoning. All dogs and cats over 4 months must be licensed with Hillsborough County Pet Resources and current on rabies vaccination (FL §828.30).
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