License Requirements

Licensing Ordinance

All dogs and cats over four months of age must be licensed with the City of Citrus Heights. Newly acquired pets must be licensed within 30 days of acquisition or entry into the City.

View the complete City of Citrus Heights ordinance

Due Date

Payment for your license is due within 30 days of the date that your current license expires. If you are licensing for the first time, you must purchase a license within 30 days of obtaining a pet over the age of 4 months or within 30 days of moving into the City of Citrus Heights.

A late fee of $25 is added if your license has not been renewed within 30 days of the expiration of your prior license.

License Term

Licenses will only be valid for a term equal to or less than the remaining duration of the pet’s current rabies vaccination.