Sacramento City Council Approves Increase in Household Dog Limit
The Sacramento City Council has approved a new ordinance allowing households in Sacramento to keep up to four licensed dogs, an increase from the previous limit of three.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, July 23, 2026 —
The Sacramento City Council has voted to amend its animal ordinance, increasing the number of licensed dogs permitted per household from three to four. The decision, made by the council, aims to provide more flexibility for dog owners within the city.
The previous limit of three dogs per household has been in effect for an unspecified duration. The new ordinance, which was approved by the City Council, now raises this limit to four dogs. This change applies to households within the city limits of Sacramento.
Details regarding the specific date the ordinance went into effect, the duration of the previous limit, or any specific conditions tied to owning the fourth dog were not immediately available. The ordinance requires that all dogs kept by households must be licensed. Further information on the licensing process or any potential changes to licensing fees associated with the new limit were not provided in the summary.
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