Apply for exemption from dog tax

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Exemption from dog tax is always possible if you fulfil the necessary requirements. You can obtain further information from your local authority.

Special information for - City of Rodgau

How do I do this with the city of Rodgau?

When?

  • Online at any time

How?

What do I need for this? (documents)

  • Online service
    • General information about the dog (name, litter date, breed, coat colour, start of ownership, accommodation, other dogs, colour photo, vaccination certificate, purchase contract/transfer contract if applicable)
    • Scan or image of proof of exemption or reduction in accordance with §6 or §7 of the dog tax statutes

Costs?

  • The application for exemption or reduction of the dog tax is free of charge.

General, more detailed information on this service can be found below.

  • Service description

    If you are dependent on a dog because of your disability, you are generally exempt from dog tax. However, the conditions vary from municipality to municipality. An exemption or reduction often depends on whether the disabled person is dependent on the assistance of a dog, for example because they are blind or deaf.

    In most Hessian municipalities, tax exemption is currently granted in accordance with the model statutes of the Hessian Association of Towns and Municipalities and the Hessian Association of Towns and Municipalities. This applies to guide dogs for the blind and to "dogs that are trained to serve exclusively for the protection and therapy of persons within the meaning of the law on the severely disabled", but in some cases only for guide dogs for the blind.

  • Procedure

    The application can be made in writing or verbally. If available, appropriate application forms can be used.

  • Which documents are required?

    • Copy of the severely disabled person's ID card
    • for commercial dog ownership, additionally: extract from the commercial register of the business

  • What fees are incurred?

    There are no costs or fees.

  • Legal basis

    Law on Municipal Taxes (KAG) in conjunction with the respective municipal statutes

  • Remarks

    see also

  • Typing

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Who should I contact?

the city/municipal administration of the place of residence where the dog is kept

Responsible departments

Responsible employees