German Dog Tax Revenue Reaches Record €421 Million in 2023

Municipalities across Germany see a continued rise in dog tax income, with varying rates and policies impacting local revenues.

In 2023, Germany's nationwide dog tax revenue hit a new high of €421 million, marking a 1.6% increase from the previous year.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern alone reported dog tax revenues of €7.5 million, reflecting a 3.3% rise compared to 2022.
Hamburg's dog tax income also reached record levels, with 63,623 registered tax accounts and revenues of €5.452 million by early October 2024.
Dog tax rates in Germany vary significantly by municipality, with some charging as little as €72 and others, like Bremen, starting at €150 per dog annually.
The increase in dog tax revenue does not necessarily indicate a rise in the number of dogs, as municipalities independently set tax rates and policies.