Dog tax in Brandenburg 2027: What your dog costs in the largest cities

Print my Pet · 05.11.2026 · 4 min read·Updated 06.11.2026

In Brandenburg you will pay between 50 euros in Oranienburg and 108 euros in Potsdam for the first dog in 2027. For dogs that have been determined to be dangerous, the cities charge between 250 euros in Bernau and 804 euros in Frankfurt (Oder).

City	1. Dog	2. Dog	List dog	2027	Source
Potsdam	108 €	144 €	648 €	no change known	potsdam.de
Cottbus	72 €	108 €	540 €	no change known	cottbus.de
Brandenburg an der Havel	72 €	84 € per dog¹,²	no separate sentence	no change known	stadt-brandenburg.de
Frankfurt (Oder)	72 €	132 €³	804 €	no change known	frankfurt-oder.de
Oranienburg	50 €	80 €	510 €⁴	no change known	oranienburg.de
Falkensee	60 €	84 € per dog¹	420 €⁵	no change known	daten.verwaltungsportal.de
Bernau near Berlin	60 €	80 € per dog¹,⁶	250 €	no change known	bernau.de
Eberswalde	60 €	75 €	400 €	no change known	eberswalde.de

¹ Scale per household: If you keep two dogs, you pay the higher rate for each dog, including the first. ² Brandenburg an der Havel: From three dogs €108 per dog. ³ Frankfurt (Oder): For the third and each additional dog 168 €. ⁴ Oranienburg: €612 for each additional dangerous dog. The sentence applies from the month after the dangerousness was determined by the regulatory authority (amending statute of December 10, 2024). ⁵ Falkensee: From three dogs €102 per dog. From two dangerous dogs €624 per dog. ⁶ Bernau near Berlin: €100 per dog for three dogs or more. 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 Brandenburg

The Dog Owners Ordinance (HundehV) of June 24, 2024 has been in effect since July 1, 2024. It does not contain a breed list. According to § 5, a dog is considered dangerous if it is excessively aggressive due to training or training, if it has bitten a person or an animal without cause, if it chases or tears game or other animals in an uncontrolled manner, or if it has repeatedly endangered or jumped on people. The local regulatory authority determines this on a case-by-case basis, and anyone who wants to keep such a dog needs a permit.

The obligation to report and identify all dogs is also new. The city of Falkensee describes it like this: Every dog that is older than eight weeks must be identified and reported to the regulatory authorities, even if it is already registered for tax purposes. The cities are following suit: Oranienburg removed the breed lists from its dog tax statute at the end of 2024, Falkensee and Frankfurt (Oder) are linking the higher rate to the determination of the regulatory authority.

Shelter dogs and exemptions

Brandenburg an der Havel releases dogs from the animal shelter for one year from the date of admission if you present a current confirmation from the animal shelter. Cottbus also waives the tax for dogs from an animal shelter in the city for one year, but only if you have not given a dog there in the last two years. Frankfurt (Oder) releases dogs from animal shelters across Germany for the first twelve months.

In Cottbus the exemptions do not apply to dangerous dogs. Upon request, Falkensee halves the tax for the first dog if you receive benefits to secure your living expenses according to SGB II or according to the third or fourth chapter of SGB XII.

This is how you calculate your dog tax

It's worth taking a closer look in Brandenburg because the cities have different levels. Two dogs in Falkensee cost twice 84 euros, i.e. 168 euros, because the rate for both dogs increases there. In Cottbus you pay 72 euros for the first dog and 108 euros for the second dog, a total of 180 euros.

It's quicker with our dog tax calculator: You choose your city, the number of dogs, whether there is a listed dog, and the year 2026 or 2027.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the dog tax in Potsdam 2027? In Potsdam, the first dog costs 108 euros per year, the second 144 euros. For dangerous dogs it is 648 euros. We are not aware of any changes for 2027.

Is there a breed list for dangerous dogs in Brandenburg? No. The dog owner ordinance of June 24, 2024 is based on the behavior of the individual dog, not the breed. The local regulatory authority determines whether a dog is dangerous.

Where is the dog tax cheapest in Brandenburg? Among the eight largest cities, Oranienburg is the cheapest at 50 euros for the first dog, followed by Falkensee, Bernau and Eberswalde at 60 euros each.

Is a shelter dog tax-free in Brandenburg? In Brandenburg an der Havel, Cottbus and Frankfurt (Oder) for one year, each upon application and with its own conditions.

The statutes of your community are always binding. This article is not tax advice.

Sources, accessed on 05.11.2026: Potsdam: potsdam.de; Cottbus: cottbus.de; Brandenburg an der Havel: stadt-brandenburg.de; Frankfurt (Oder): frankfurt-oder.de; Oranienburg: oranienburg.de; Falkensee: daten.verwaltungsportal.de; Bernau bei Berlin: bernau.de; Eberswalde: eberswalde.de; Hundehalterverordnung Brandenburg (BRAVORS): bravors.brandenburg.de; Stadt Falkensee: Informationen zur Hundeanmeldung und Hundesteuer: falkensee.de; Oranienburg: 1. Änderungssatzung zur Hundesteuersatzung: oranienburg.de.