Chino Hills, CA Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)

Chino Hills handles pet licensing through the Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. (IVHS), its contracted animal-control provider. The City's Animal Control page states 'All dogs over four months must be licensed under State law' and that 'Chino Hills requires all dogs over four months old to be microchipped,' with rebates up to $30 available through the City's Getting 2 Zero program. License fees through IVHS's licensing portal are $30 for an altered (spayed/neutered) dog and $100 for an unaltered dog, with a $10 altered-dog rate for seniors age 65+ and active military/veterans; a valid rabies certificate is required and late fees apply if licensing is more than 60 days past expiration. The City's published pages do not state a specific cap on how many dogs or cats may be kept per household, so a numeric pet limit is not confirmed from sourced material here - keeping enough animals to constitute a kennel or commercial use would, however, be a zoning question under the City's code. The microchip mandate is notable because it is a City-specific requirement layered on top of the statewide licensing rule. Residents should confirm any household animal-count limits and current license fees directly with IVHS at (909) 623-9777.