The City of Duncan’s dog‑licensing fees are in line with other local jurisdictions, but a staff report said the city should consider incentives and establish new fees in coming years.
According to the staff report, the current fees and charges cover licences issued until the end of the calendar year, but an amendment is required to change rates for the following year.
The city currently receives roughly $12,500 annually from dog licensing, and staff recommended maintaining the current fee structure and rates, which include early‑payment incentives and reduced fees for spayed or neutered dogs.
The licensing revenue helps offset part of the cost of animal‑control services, which the city says total $32,000 annually.
In Duncan, early payment of dog‑licence fees is $35 for a spayed or neutered dog and $60 for an unaltered dog if paid in January or February. After that, the regular fee is $45 for spayed or neutered dogs and $75 for unaltered dogs.
