First dog
€72
First dog
Dog tax in Idar-Oberstein 2026
Annual Hundesteuer for first, second, and listed-breed dogs — verified against the city's Hundesteuersatzung.
Second dog
€108
Second dog
Listed-breed dog
€720
Listed-breed dog
Rate breakdown
| Tier | Annual | Monthly | 10-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st dog | €72 | €6 | €720 |
| 2nd dog | €108 | €9 | €1,080 |
| Listed-breed dog | €720 | €60 | €7,200 |
Lifetime cost
12-year cumulative cost
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Calculate your cost
Total cost: €360
Listed-breed surcharge
Idar-Oberstein charges an annual tax of €720 for listed-breed dogs.
This equals 10× the standard rate.
Compared to neighbouring cities
Compared to other RP cities
Idar-Oberstein · €72
Who is exempt?
- Guide dog (Blindenführhund)
- Therapy dog
- Assistance / service dog
- Dog adopted from a Tierheim
How to register your dog
New dog owners must register their dog at the Bürgeramt within 14 days of acquiring it.
Failure to register can result in a Bußgeld (fine) and back-charging of the tax.
Contact your local Bürgeramt to register your dog in person.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hundesteuer due in Idar-Oberstein?
Once per calendar year. New owners must register the dog within 14 days at the Bürgeramt.
Do I pay more for a second dog?
Idar-Oberstein charges 72 € for the first dog and 108 € for the second.
What is a Listenhund?
A breed the city lists as potentially dangerous. Idar-Oberstein taxes them at 720 € per year.
Can I get an exemption?
Yes — guide, therapy, and service dogs are typically exempt; details depend on the city's Satzung.
What happens if I don't register?
Cities can impose Bußgeld up to several hundred euros and back-charge the tax.
Does the rate change every year?
Rates change when the city updates its 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 Satzung.
Is dog tax tax-deductible?
No. Hundesteuer is a Gemeindesteuer and is not deductible from income tax.
Source & verification
Hundesteuer Idar-Oberstein — Stadtverwaltung
Last verified May 22, 2026
Rates effective from January 1, 2025