Longview, TX Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Household limit
- 6 dogs or 6 cats combined
- Acreage exemption
- 1+ acre, sanitary, proven by deed
- Sanitation duty
- Enclosures must stay clean, odor-free
- Penalty class
- Class C misdemeanor
- Enforcement
- Animal control officer
Summary
Longview households may keep at most six dogs or cats combined, with exemptions for larger properties, kennels, shelters, and similar facilities.
It is unlawful for any household to own or keep more than six dogs or six cats, or any combination thereof upon any private premises within the city limits. It is a defense to this section that the private premises is: a veterinary clinic, an animal hospital, or similar facility; an animal shelter; a kennel...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: June 2026: This code is current through Ordinances 4635 passed 06.25.26).
Full Breakdown
City code makes it unlawful for any household to own or keep more than six dogs or six cats (or any combination) on private premises within city limits. Defenses include operating a licensed kennel, vet clinic, shelter, pet shop, or research facility, or keeping animals on at least one acre maintained sanitarily and without nuisance. Every yard, pen, or shed used to house animals must also be kept clean enough to prevent odor, health hazards, or nuisance to neighbors: a separate requirement that applies regardless of how many animals are kept.
Violations & Fines
Violating the six-animal limit or letting an animal enclosure become unsanitary is a Class C misdemeanor under Sec. 13-31, enforced by animal control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Longview household own more than six dogs?
What if the animals are kept clean but exceed the limit?
Sources & Official References
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