Dog Kennel Licensing

Dog Kennel Licensing in Yamhill County

Yamhill County Code 4.05.06 outlines requirements for all dog facilities maintained in Yamhill County, whether such facilities are denominated as kennels, holding facilities, shelters, or otherwise defined in Section 6, and whether privately or publicly owned, if the facility houses three or more dogs. 

However, Section 6 does not apply to municipal holding facilities owned and operated by municipal corporations within Yamhill County unless the municipality consents to the application of the Chapter by the execution of an intergovernmental agreement as provided for in Section 4.05.12.01.

Kennels are classified as:

  • Hobby Kennel - a facility in or adjacent to a private residence where a minimum of three dogs of licensable age are kept for the hobby of the householder, used for hunting, herding, exhibition shows, field or obedience trails, or for the guarding and protection of property.
  • Commercial Kennel - a facility intended to be operated and maintained as a business for the purpose of boarding and/or the breeding, buying, selling, or bartering of dogs for profit or compensation.

 Effective 02/27/2025, annual kennel license fees are:

  • Hobby Kennel - $250
  • Commercial Kennel - $1,000
  • Late License Kennel Fee – additional $100

Effective 02/27/2025, there is no longer a “Kennel Animal” reduced fee animal license. Dogs licensed under each kennel must also be licensed under the appropriate dog license fee as outlined here. 

Effective September 29, 2025, kennel license applications are submitted online at https://form.jotform.com/251906221810145.