Benalla Rural City Council
General Information:
 
Benalla Rural City Council is one of the newest council areas in Victoria establised in 2002 after the de-amalgamation of Delatite Shire Council.  The council area covers close to 2400 square kilomters and is located 180 kilometers north east of Melbourne.  The local economy of this council area is reliant predominatly on retail and wholesale trade as will as manufacturing. benalla.gif
 
Suburbs within Benalla Rural City Council:
 
Baddaginnie, Barjarg, Benalla, Boho South, Bonnie Doon, Boweya, Boxwood, Bridge Creek, Broken Creek, Bungeet, Chesney Vale, Creek Junction, Devenish, Glenrowan, Goomalibee, Goorambat, Greta West, Karn, Kilfeera, Lake Mokoan, Lima, Lurg, Lurg Upper, Major Plains, Mallum Creek, Molyullah, Moorngag, Myrrhee, Nooramunga, Ryans Creek, Samaria, Stewarton, Strathbogie, Swanpool, Taminick, Tarnook, Tatong, Thoona, Tolmie, Upper Ryans Creek, Wangandary, Warrenbayne, Winton and Wrightley 
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Benalla Rural City Council requires all dogs over the age of 3 months to be registered.  Once the dog is registered with the council a unique tag is issued to the owner to be placed on the dogs collar.   This tag aids in the prompt return of dogs that may be found wandering.
 
Number of Dogs Permitted Per House hold:
 
Benalla Rural City Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

 Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $66.00
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $33.00 
 Sterilised Dogs
 $22.00   
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $11.00 
 Microchipped Dogs
 $22.00 
 Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $11.00 
 Dogs over 10 years od age 
 $22.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $11.00 
 Working dogs 
 $22.00 
 VCA dog members 
 $22.00
 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 
 $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $5.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $5.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $100.00
 
Registration form:
 
Contact the Council for a copy of the Dog Registration Form. 
 
Council Contact Details:
 
Benalla Rural City Council Offices are located on  Fawckner Drive, Benalla (Melways Map 622 B8)
Opening hours are between 8:15 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                        PO Box 227, BENALLA 3672
Business Telephone:                (03)  5760 2600 
Fax:                                         (03) 5762 5537
Email address:                      This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:                                   www.benalla.vic.gov.au
 
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
Benalla Rural City Council advises residents that if they have lost or found a dog they should contact the Council's Customer Relations Team.
 
Customer Relations Team Contact details:
Phone:            (03) 5760 2600 (office hours only)

Animal Release Requirements:
  • All dogs and cats over the age of 3 months must be registered with Council prior to release.
  • Owner identification is required at release.
  • Fines will be imposed for unregistered animals and animals at large.