Tampa Code Chapter 5 limits the number of dogs and cats per residence to prevent nuisance conditions, with kennel licensing required above the threshold and enforcement by Hillsborough County Animal Resources.
Tampa residences are generally limited to four adult dogs or cats over four months old without a kennel permit. Hillsborough County Animal Resources handles enforcement under interlocal agreement, and the Code requires that all animals be vaccinated, licensed, and confined. Owners exceeding the limit must apply for a kennel or hobby breeder permit through the County, demonstrating adequate sanitation, noise control, and zoning compliance. Multi-pet households in single-family zoning districts must avoid odor, waste accumulation, and excessive barking that disturbs neighbors. Code Enforcement may inspect after complaints.
First-time excess-pet violations typically receive a written notice with thirty days to comply or apply for a kennel permit; continued noncompliance triggers civil citations up to $500 daily plus potential animal seizure.
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