The Town of Hanna sets an annual dog licensing fee of $35 for spayed/neutered dogs and $125 for those that are not. In response to resident concerns that these fees are higher than those in neighboring municipalities, the administration conducted a comparative review of licensing costs in similar communities.
As a result of this review, Administration brought forward Bylaw #1037 -2025 Animal Control Bylaw Amendment to update Schedule A. The following fee adjustments have been approved effective Jan 2025.
- Annual Dog License Fees:
- Spayed or Neutered Dog: $25.00 (previously $35.00)
- Non-Spayed or Non-Neutered Dog: $50.00 (previously $125.00)
- Additional Dog(s): $15.00 per dog (unchanged)
- Lifetime Dog License Fees:
- Spayed or Neutered Dog: $125.00 (previously $200.00)
- Non-Spayed or Non-Neutered Dog: $175.00 (new option)
- Late Fee for Renewal: $10.00 (unchanged)
- Registered Service Dogs: No Fee
The revised fee schedule aligns with comparable municipalities such as Oyen, Drumheller, Strathmore, Coronation and Taber, ensuring the licensing fees are fair while still covering administrative costs.
Residents who have already paid under the previous fee structure are being notified and refunds will be issued.