According to the O.R.C. (
O.R.C. 955.02), a kennel owner is defined as a person, firm, company, or corporation professionally engaged in the business of breeding dogs for sale. Greene County abides by the following guidelines:
- Ohio law requires that all kennels be licensed each year no later than January 31st (O.R.C. 955.05)
- The penalty for purchasing a license after January 31st is equal to the license fee
- New kennel owners have thirty days to acquire a kennel license; after thirty days, a penalty is applied to the licensing fee
- The license fees are determined annually by the County Commissioners
- Kennel license may be purchased at the auditor's office only
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Kennel License Cost:
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- $100 per year for five dog licenses
- $1 each for additional dog licenses
- $100 penalty after January 31st of each year
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The Greene County Auditor's Office is not responsible to determine if each applicant is restricted from having a kennel license at his or her address. The office recommends checking local zoning restrictions in the municipality or township that would prohibit a kennel before applying. There is the potential that restricted covenants could be attached to the property deed.
Owning five or more dogs personally does not qualify for a kennel license and will be subject to the individual standard per dog.