New Franklin Dog or Cat Tax ordinance (§ 205.040)
Chapter 205: Animal Control · Article II. Dogs and Cats
In short: The dog or cat tax is $2.00 a year for males and spayed females over six months and $5.00 for unspayed females, paid to the City Collector; register new arrivals within ten days.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
The tax for each male dog or cat and each spayed female dog or cat over six (6) months of age in the City is two dollars ($2.00) per year. The tax for each unspayed female dog or cat over six (6) months of age is five dollars ($5.00) per year. The dog or cat tax is payable to the City Collector for the use of the City. Whenever any dog or cat reaches the age of six (6) months, it shall be registered and tax paid thereon. Any dog or cat brought into the City shall be registered within ten (10) days after being brought in.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 8 of the city's PDF
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.