Dog Licensing Transfer to Dauphin County

At a glance

• What: Bill 13 of 2026 transfers dog licensing from the city to Dauphin County and removes unenforced feline licensing requirements.
• Where it stands: Passed on final reading 6-0 on November 10, 2026.

Sources

• Video of the November 10, 2026 Legislative Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSwKh9FPON0

Log

2026-11-10 - City Council Legislative Session

Committee report on the November 2 work session said the change simplifies licensing for residents by using the county system; amended and then passed on final reading 6-0.

2026-11-02 - City Council Work Session

Administration committee review of Bill 13. A deputy tax administrator said cat licensing has not been enforced since 1992 and moving dog licensing to the county should end resident confusion; city fees are $6 (one year) and $14 (three years) against county fees of $10.80 annual and $52.80 lifetime, with senior and disability discounts and online options at the county. No member questions of substance; moved to the next legislative session. In public comment, a resident asked what happens to collected license funds and asked the city to budget for trapping, spay and neuter of feral cats.