Under Orange County Codified Ordinance 4-1-76, any person who has four or more dogs or four or more cats over the age of four months on their property or residence, is required to have an Animal Permit, and have it renewed annually.
To obtain an Animal Permit Application or for more information about the application process, please contact the OC Animal Care Business Licensing Desk at (714) 796-6429 Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note that the following cities do not currently allow Animal Permits:
Cypress
Fountain Valley
Huntington Beach
Orange
Tustin
Please also be advised that the city of Fullerton only allows a maximum of four adult animals in any combination of cats or dogs.
