Houston County, GA · Houston County
Renewal Only for Permit to Maintain a Dangerous Dog
Houston County dog owners use this renewal application to seek continued permission to keep a dog classified as dangerous at the listed address.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Houston County · Houston County, Houston County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- houstoncountyga.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This application is for renewing a permit to maintain a dog classified as dangerous in Houston County. The form states that permits must be renewed annually and lists a non-refundable $300 fee. It asks for owner contact details, the address, and information about the dog, and includes the owner's certification of compliance with the listed restrictions.
Who needs it
The owner of a dog classified as dangerous who is renewing permission to maintain the dog at the address listed on the form needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the renewal to the Houston County Animal Control Office; the form lists a non-refundable $300 fee for the permit.
About notarization
This renewal is signed and dated without a notary; renters must provide written property-owner consent, and no notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Renewal
Download the dangerous dog permit renewal application.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter owner contact details, the dog's address and identifying information, then sign and date the owner certification.
- 3
Gather Required Consent
If leasing or renting, obtain the written consent of the property owner, as stated in the form.
- 4
Submit to Animal Control
Submit the renewal to the Houston County Animal Control Office and note the form's non-refundable $300 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this dangerous dog permit renewal?
- No. The owner signs and dates the renewal without a notary. Renters must provide written property-owner consent, but the form does not specify that it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the dangerous dog permit renewal?
- Submit the renewal to the Houston County Animal Control Office. The form lists a non-refundable $300 fee for the permit.
- What information does the renewal application ask for?
- It asks for owner contact information and the dog's address, name, breed, color, gender, rabies tag number, microchip number, and spay or neuter status.
- How often must the dangerous dog permit be renewed?
- The form says a permit must be renewed annually and identifies failure to renew within ten days of the renewal date as a violation.