Premises for boarding dogs and cats (kennels and catteries) must have an annual licence which we issue under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963.

We will visit your premises and check you apply with the legislation and licence conditions before we will issue a licence.

Fees

Licences are renewed annually cost £174.83.

You can pay by cheque (made payable to 'City of York Council') or pay online.

How to apply

Download and complete the application form that is available on the right hand side of this page.

Return your application form, and cheques, to the contact address to the right of this page.