In Berlin in 2027 you will pay 120 euros per year for the first dog and 180 euros for each additional dog. Because Berlin is a city and a country at the same time, this sentence applies to the entire city.
| City | 1. Dog | 2. Dog | List dog | 2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 120 € | 180 € | no separate sentence | no change known | berlin.de |
All amounts per year, accessed on November 5th, 2026 from the cities themselves; We have adopted the values from our nationwide city table as of October 20, 2026 unchanged.
What applies to dangerous dogs in Berlin
The Berlin Dog Law applies in Berlin. The Dangerous Dog Ordinance (GefHuVO) determines which breeds are classified as dangerous. According to the Senate Administration, it shows Pit Bulls, American Staffordshire Terriers and Bull Terriers as well as their crosses with each other or with other dogs. You must report such dogs to the authorities immediately after purchasing them.
Regardless of the breed, every dog you keep permanently in Berlin must be registered in the central dog register at your expense. When it comes to the dog tax itself, there is no separate rate for listed dogs in Berlin.
Shelter dogs and exemptions
Berlin is generous when it comes to dogs from animal welfare: dogs that come into your household from animal shelters, animal asylums and similar animal welfare facilities are exempt from dog tax for five years. This is what the Senate Department of Finance's answers to the dog tax say. As with all exemptions, nothing happens without an application.
This is how you calculate your dog tax
In Berlin the calculation is simple because there are only two sentences. A dog costs 120 euros a year. With two dogs you pay 120 plus 180 euros, i.e. 300 euros. A third dog costs another 180 euros.
For comparison with other cities, for example before moving to the surrounding area, our dog tax calculator helps: You choose the city, the number of dogs, whether there is a listed dog, and the year 2026 or 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How much will the dog tax be in Berlin in 2027? The first dog costs 120 euros per year, each additional 180 euros. We are not aware of any changes for 2027.
Do I pay more dog tax for a listed dog in Berlin? No, there is no separate tax rate for listed dogs in Berlin. However, the special obligations under the dog law apply to Pit Bulls, American Staffordshire Terriers and Bull Terriers.
Is a dog from an animal shelter in Berlin tax-free? Yes, dogs from animal shelters, animal asylums and similar animal protection facilities are exempt from dog tax for five years if you apply for it.
Read more
- Dog tax 2027: What your dog costs in your city
- Dog tax calculator for 2026 and 2027
- Dog tax in Brandenburg 2027
- Which dog is right for me? The Race Test
The statutes of your community are always binding. This article is not tax advice.
Sources, accessed on 05.11.2026: Berlin: berlin.de; Berliner Hundegesetz, Senatsverwaltung: berlin.de.
