Paying an animal licence fee
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.