First dog
€120
Dog tax in Castrop-Rauxel 2026
Annual dog tax (Hundesteuer) for first, second, and listed-breed dogs — verified against the city's official dog tax ordinance.
Second dog
€180
Listed-breed dog
€1,200
Rate breakdown
| Tier | Annual | Monthly | 12-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st dog | €120 | €10 | €1,440 |
| 2nd dog | €180 | €15 | €2,160 |
| Listed-breed dog | €1,200 | €100 | €14,400 |
Lifetime cost
12-year cumulative cost
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Calculate your cost
Total cost: €600
Listed-breed surcharge
Castrop-Rauxel charges an annual tax of €1,200 for listed-breed dogs.
This equals 10× the standard rate.
Compared to neighbouring cities
Compared to other NW cities
Castrop-Rauxel · €120
Who is exempt?
- Guide dog (Blindenführhund)
- Therapy dog
- Assistance / service dog
- Dog adopted from a shelter (Tierheim)
How to register your dog
New dog owners must register their dog at the local registration office (Bürgeramt) within 14 days of acquiring it.
Failure to register can result in a fine (Bußgeld) and back-charging of the tax.
Contact your local registration office to register your dog in person.
Frequently asked questions
When is dog tax due in Castrop-Rauxel?
Once per calendar year. New owners must register the dog within 14 days at the local registration office.
Do I pay more for a second dog?
Castrop-Rauxel charges 120 € for the first dog and 180 € for the second.
What is a listed-breed dog (Listenhund)?
A breed the city lists as potentially dangerous. Castrop-Rauxel taxes them at 1200 € per year.
Can I get an exemption?
Yes — guide, therapy, and service dogs are typically exempt; details depend on the city's ordinance (Satzung).
What happens if I don't register?
Cities can impose a fine of up to several hundred euros and back-charge the tax.
Does the rate change every year?
Rates change when the city updates its dog tax ordinance (Hundesteuersatzung), typically effective January 1.
Do I pay if I'm only fostering a dog?
Most cities exempt foster dogs in the first year after a shelter adoption — check the ordinance.
Is dog tax tax-deductible?
No. Dog tax is a municipal tax (Gemeindesteuer) and is not deductible from income tax.
Source & verification
Hundesteuer Castrop-Rauxel — Stadtverwaltung
Last verified May 22, 2026
Rates effective from January 1, 2025