Orange County NY sets no countywide pet limits. Cities and towns (Newburgh, Middletown, Goshen, Warwick) typically cap 3-5 dogs per residential lot without a kennel license. Commercial kennels require a NY Ag & Markets kennel license.
Orange County has not adopted a countywide pet-limit ordinance, so household pet caps are set by each municipality through zoning. Typical limits: City of Newburgh caps four dogs over four months old per household; Town of Wallkill caps three dogs; Town of Warwick allows four; rural towns like Deerpark and Greenville typically allow five or more. Exceeding the local limit triggers the need for a kennel permit or special-use permit. Commercial kennels, boarders, and breeders of 10+ dogs must register under NY Ag & Markets §401 as pet dealers and meet minimum standards inspected annually by NYS Ag & Markets. Cats generally have no numeric cap but may be regulated under nuisance or public-health provisions. Dog licensing is still required annually under Ag & Markets §109.
Exceeding pet limit without kennel permit: $100-$250 per dog over the cap per day. Unlicensed kennel (Ag & Markets §401): up to $1,000.
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