Greene County, MO Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Max dogs
- 4 per dwelling unit
- Max cats
- 4 per dwelling unit
- Combined dog+cat cap
- 6 per dwelling unit
- Applies to
- Unincorporated county only
- Over-limit path
- Home Occupation Permit required
Summary
Unincorporated Greene County caps household pets at four dogs and four cats per dwelling, six dogs and cats combined, under the county zoning regulations.
1. Dogs A maximum of four (4) dogs shall be allowed for a dwelling unit.
2. Cats A maximum of four (4) cats shall be allowed for a dwelling unit.
3. Total A total of six (6) dogs and cats shall be allowed for a dwelling unit.
4. Common household animals A maximum of four (4) common household animals not including dogs and cats shall be allowed for a dwelling unit. Greene County Zoning Regulations
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
The Greene County Zoning Regulations cap common household pets at a dwelling unit: a maximum of four dogs, a maximum of four cats, and a combined total of six dogs and cats. Up to four additional common household animals (rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, ferrets, caged birds, non-venomous reptiles/amphibians) are separately allowed. This governs only unincorporated Greene County. Springfield, Republic, Nixa, Willard, Strafford, Ash Grove and Battlefield each enforce their own municipal codes, not this county regulation.
Violations & Fines
Animals kept above these caps without an approved Home Occupation Permit are treated as small domestic animals requiring separate permitting and can be ordered reduced to the limit by the Planning and Zoning Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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