What is a kennel?
Please be aware that there is a difference between a hobby kennel (having many of your own personal dogs) versus a commercial kennel (operating a kennel for commercially boarding, breeding, or training dogs for money.) If you are operating a commercial kennel, you must have a kennel license as required by Michigan State Law. The process of obtaining a kennel license involves initial inspection from Animal Control.
What are the regulations for a dog kennel license?
Check with your
local municipality first. They will notify you of their specific ordinances and regulations and determine if you have enough land/property to obtain a kennel license.
Approval process:
- Receive zoning approval from the
municipality where you live.
- Call Animal Control at 517-546-2440 to schedule an initial inspection.
- Take proof of your local municipality's approval to operate a kennel AND the inspection form from Animal Control to the
Treasurer's Office, which is located in the historic Courthouse in downtown Howell at 200 E. Grand River Avenue.
Fees:
Initial inspection fee:
- $100 for 10 dogs or less
- $150 for 11 dogs or more
Annual license fee:
Kennel:
| 1 to 10 dogs | $25 |
| 11-20 dogs | $50
|
| 21-30 dogs: | $60 |
Boarding:
| 1 to 10 dogs: | $15 |
| 11-20 dogs: | $30 |
| 21-30 dogs: | $45
|
| Over 30 dogs: | $60 |