Pinal County, AZ Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit trigger
- 5 or more dogs
- Class I limit
- Up to 7 dogs
- Class II limit
- Up to 12 dogs, 1+ acre
- Class I/II fee
- $150 ($75 if altered)
- Under 5 dogs
- No kennel permit
Summary
Pinal County requires a kennel permit for any residence housing five or more dogs. A Class I Non-Commercial permit allows up to seven dogs; a Class II permit allows up to twelve on larger parcels.
Kennel Permits are required for all residences that house or maintain five or more dogs. No more than seven (7) dogs may be kept at a given address under a Class I Non-Commercial Permit.
Full Breakdown
Pinal County Animal Care & Control administers kennel permits under the county animal ordinance. A kennel permit is required for all residences that house or maintain five or more dogs. A Class I Non-Commercial permit allows no more than seven dogs at a given address; a Class II Non-Commercial permit allows up to twelve dogs on a residential parcel of one acre or more. Fees are $150 (or $75 if all dogs are altered) for Class I and Class II, with higher tiers for commercial kennels. Fewer than five dogs need no kennel permit, though each dog over three months old must still be licensed and rabies-vaccinated. Cities may set their own household pet caps.
Violations & Fines
Keeping five or more dogs without a kennel permit is an ordinance violation; Animal Care & Control may cite the owner and require permitting or removal of excess animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for four dogs?
How many dogs can a Class II permit cover?
Sources & Official References
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