All payments should be made to Portsmouth City Council.

To make a payment, contact us on 023 9284 1622 – please quote the associated code below.

For animal boarders please state on the application the type of licence applied for as below.

Type of application Fee (2026/27) Code
Home boarding or daycare for dogs – application/renewal fee £181.00 PPR05
Commercial dog day care – application/renewal fee £181.00 PPR06
Franchisee arrangers licence – new application/renewal fee £181.00 PPR05
Inspection fee per host, as per franchisee arrangers licence £163.00 PPR05
Animal exhibits/ performances application/renewal fee £181.00 PPR05
Dog breeding establishments application/ renewal fee £181.00 PPR07
Exotic, dangerous or wild animals ‘DWA’ application/renewal fee £218.00 (plus vet inspection fees) PPR12
Horse riding establishments application/renewal fee £253.00 (plus vet inspection fees) PPR04
Pet shops application/renewal fee £181.00 PPR03
Zoo application/ renewal fee £290.00 (plus vet inspection fees) PPR13

Fees are reviewed annually in line with the Government guidance for setting licence fees, ensuring they cover the costs of operating the licensing function. Changes are subject to approval by the Cabinet and the General Licensing Committee.

More information

Enforcement policy