Redlands, CA Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)

The City of Redlands caps the number of dogs and cats a household may keep through its zoning code rather than leaving it to county rules. According to the City's Animal Services information, Redlands Municipal Code section 18.40.040(G) permits not more than three adult dogs and three adult cats, and their litters up to the age of ten weeks. This standard applies to ordinary residential properties; rural and agricultural zones (such as the R-R-A district under Chapter 18.29) allow additional animals subject to their own tables, acreage, and setback requirements. On top of the numerical limit, every dog four months and older must be licensed with the City under section 6.04.020 (annual fees listed by the City as $40 unaltered and $20 altered), and must carry a current rabies vaccination under 6.04.140. Households wanting to exceed three dogs or three cats, or to operate a kennel or cattery, should contact Redlands Animal Services to confirm whether their zoning allows it and whether a permit is required. Because the cap is set in the zoning code, the exact number and any kennel thresholds can change, so confirm current limits before adding pets.