Hobby Breeder Permits are valid for a period of one calendar year and must be renewed in January at a cost of $150.00. Residents who qualified for the free hobby breeder permit must renew by the extended date of January 31, 2010 in order to maintain the free permit status.
For information about obtaining a Hobby Breeder permit, a permit to legally breed up to 19 puppies or kittens per year in Palm Beach County, please call
561-233-1200 or
click here to e-mail.
The annual permit fee is $150, which is due in January of each year. See Ordinance 98-22, Section 28 and 29 for detailed information on requirements for pet sterilization and Hobby Breeder permits.
Persons who breed 20 or more puppies or kittens per year must obtain a Commercial Breeder Permit. For more information about obtaining a Commercial Breeder Permit, please call
561-233-1200 or
click here to e-mail.