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

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

In Saarland you pay between €60 in Saarlouis and €120 in Saarbrücken per year for your first dog. We are not aware of any changes in any of the 8 cities in our table for 2027.

Dog tax in Saarland: the cities in comparison

The table shows 8 cities, sorted alphabetically: Saarbrücken from our nationwide city table, plus Homburg, Völklingen, St. Ingbert, Saarlouis, Merzig, Blieskastel and Lebach. We didn't find any statutes for Neunkirchen and St. Wendel that we could open ourselves, so those two are missing.

City	1. Dog	2. Dog	List dog	2027	Source
Blieskastel	90 €	120 €	450 €	no change known	blieskastel.de
Homburg²	96 €	120 €	480 €	no change known	homburg.de
Lebach³	78 €	120 €	no separate sentence	no change known	lebach.de
Merzig	69 €	138 €	no separate sentence	no change known	merzig.de
Saarbrücken	120 €	168 €	no separate sentence	no change known	saarbruecken.de
Saarlouis⁴	60 €	90 €	300 €	no change known	saarlouis.de
St. Ingbert	84 €	114 €	no separate sentence	no change known	st-ingbert.de
Völklingen⁵	96 €	144 €	480 €	no change known	voelklingen.de

¹ About the scale: In all cities in this table, only the second dog costs more, the first stays at the lower rate. Many statutes have an additional level from the third dog onwards. ² Homburg: Five times the rate applies to dangerous dogs: €480 for the first dog, €600 for the second dog. ³ Lebach: The statutes state monthly amounts (€6.50, €10.00, €13.00); The annual amounts are multiplied by twelve. ⁴ Saarlouis: The published statutes are the new version from November 5th, 2002. She quotes €450 for a second dangerous dog. ⁵ Völklingen: The fivefold rate applies to fighting dogs: €480 for the first dog, €720 for the second dog. All amounts per year. For the cities in our nationwide table, the status as of October 20th, 2026 applies; we retrieved the rest from the cities themselves on November 5th, 2026. “N/A” means: We did not find the sentence in the source.

What applies to dangerous dogs in Saarland

In Saarland, the police ordinance on the protection of the population from dangerous dogs of July 26, 2000, amended in 2003, applies. The tax statutes of Homburg, Saarlouis and Blieskastel refer to this ordinance for their increased rate. We were unable to obtain the text of the regulation itself from an official source, which is why we do not mention any breeds from the regulation here.

The cities calculate very differently. Homburg and Völklingen charge five times the normal rate for dangerous dogs, which is €480 for the first dog. In its statutes, Völklingen itself lists a long list of fighting dogs, from American Staffordshire Terriers to Bull Terriers to Tosa Inu. Saarlouis charges €300, Blieskastel €450. Saarbrücken, St. Ingbert, Merzig and Lebach do not have their own sentence.

Shelter dogs and exemptions

Several cities in Saarland release dogs that you take over from a recognized animal protection facility. This refers to an institution with permission under the Animal Protection Act and whose non-profit status has been confirmed by the tax office. Saarbrücken was then freed for one year, Homburg and Merzig for twelve months, and St. Ingbert for six months. Merzig also recognizes comparable institutions abroad if you provide evidence.

Homburg limits the exemption to one adopted dog per year. There is no exemption for dangerous dogs in Homburg.

This is how you calculate your dog tax

In Saarland, only the second dog costs more in the cities in the table. In Saarbrücken you pay €120 plus €168 for two dogs, i.e. €288 per year. In Saarlouis it is €60 plus €90, a total of €150. Lebach states monthly amounts in the statutes: €6.50 for the first dog, which is €78 per year.

For a dog that doesn't move in until later in the year, you usually only pay pro rata. Our dog tax calculator will help you estimate the amount for your city.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the dog tax in Saarbrücken 2027? Saarbrücken charges €120 for the first and €168 for the second dog per year. The city does not have its own rate for listed dogs. We are not aware of any changes for 2027.

Where is the dog tax lowest in Saarland? In our table, Saarlouis is the cheapest at €60 for the first dog. However, the published statutes date from 2002. If in doubt, ask the city.

How much does a listed dog cost in Saarland? Each city regulates this itself: in Saarlouis €300, in Blieskastel €450, in Homburg and Völklingen €480 for the first dangerous dog. Saarbrücken does not have its own sentence.

Is an animal shelter dog tax-free in Saarland? In Saarbrücken one year, in Homburg and Merzig twelve months, in St. Ingbert six months, if the dog comes from a recognized non-profit animal welfare facility and you submit an application.

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

Sources, accessed on 05.11.2026: Hundesteuersatzungen und Steuerseiten der Städte (Blieskastel, Homburg, Lebach, Merzig, Saarbrücken, Saarlouis, St. Ingbert, Völklingen). Saarland, Verweis auf die Polizeiverordnung: Hundesteuersatzung der Kreisstadt Homburg. Für die Städte aus unserer bundesweiten Tabelle gelten die dort erfassten Beträge mit Stand 20.10.2026.