Las Vegas, NV Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Dog limit
- Six dogs over three months old
- Cat limit
- Six cats over four months old
- Fancier permit
- $50/year raises cap to eight
- Enforcement
- Civil infraction, LVMC Chapter 7.44
Summary
Las Vegas limits any single residence to six dogs over three months old and six cats over four months old, with fancier permits allowing up to eight of each species.
7.08.140 - Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.08.150, no person shall keep more than six dogs over three months of age, at any place, on any premises, or in any one residence, located within the City. 7.08.160 - Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.08.170, no person shall keep more than six cats over four months of age, at any place, or on any premises, or in any one residence, located within the City.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 61).
Full Breakdown
City code caps ownership at six dogs over three months of age and six cats over four months of age per residence or premises, enforced by the City's Animal Protection Services Division and the Animal Regulation Officer. Residents who want more can apply for a dog fancier's or cat fancier's permit ($50 annual fee, plus property inspection), which raises the cap to eight adult dogs or eight adult cats. A combined pet fancier's permit allows up to eight dogs and twelve cats (combined cap of twelve) if properly spayed or neutered. Violations are treated as civil infractions under LVMC 7.44.
Violations & Fines
Keeping more dogs or cats than allowed is a civil infraction under LVMC 7.44.060-.120, enforced by Animal Protection Services; a fancier's permit is the only path above the base limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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