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Cologne Plans First Increase in Dog Tax in 22 Years

The city of Cologne plans to raise dog taxes next year. The administration announced this on Wednesday. The tax has remained unchanged for 22 years and is set to increase from the current €156 to €174 annually, effective January 1, 2026. The reduced rate of €60 per year will remain in place for low-income residents. Approximately 44,000 dogs are currently registered in Cologne. The city expects the increase to generate additional revenue of aro…
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The city of Cologne plans to raise dog taxes next year. The administration announced this on Wednesday. The tax has remained unchanged for 22 years and is set to increase from the current €156 to €174 annually, effective January 1, 2026. The reduced rate of €60 per year will remain in place for low-income residents. Approximately 44,000 dogs are currently registered in Cologne. The city expects the increase to generate additional revenue of aro…

3 December 2025, 10:52First increase for 22 years – new exceptions for assistance and shelter dogs

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stadt-koeln.de broke the news in on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
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