Fees.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 6-87
in effectSec. 6-87. - Fees.
(a) The following terms shall be applicable for microchip registrations for dogs and cats:
(1) If the cat or dog has been sterilized, the owner shall obtain a sterilized pet registration for each animal for an initial registration fee and the regular payment of a renewal fee.
(2) If a dog or cat has not been sterilized, the owner shall obtain an unsterilized pet registration for the animal for an initial registration fee and the regular payment of a renewal fee.
(3) Senior citizens 60 years of age or older shall obtain a sterilized pet registration for each sterilized dog or cat for an initial registration fee and the regular payment of a renewal fee.
(4) A person who uses a service animal, as defined by federal or state law, that has been sterilized may, upon application, obtain a sterilized pet registration without paying any fee therefor except a registration renewal fee.
(b) The amounts of the fees described in this section are stated in the city fee schedule.
(Ord. No. 2022-44, § 2(Exh. A), 1-19-2022)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH6ANFO_ARTIVDOCA_DIV2MIVA_S6-87FEFetched: 10/26/2026