Apply for exemption from dog tax

An exemption from dog tax is always possible if you meet the necessary requirements. Further information can be obtained from the municipality responsible for you.

If you rely on a dog because of your disability, you are usually exempt from dog tax. However, the conditions are different in each municipality. An exemption or reduction often depends on whether the disabled person is dependent on the accompaniment of a dog, for example because he is blind or deaf.

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

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

• Copy of the severely disabled person's pass
• in the case of commercial dog ownership, additionally: extract from the commercial register of the company

Law on municipal taxes (KAG) in conjunction with the respective statutes of the municipality

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

There are no costs or fees.

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