Canton of Basel
Basel Dog Tax 2026: Costs in City and Country
Important to know: Basel-City and Basel-Country are two separate cantons, each with its own dog tax regulations.
Basel-City dog tax
For the Canton of Basel-City, our calculator shows an indicative cantonal rate of around CHF 160 per year for the first dog — one of the highest in Switzerland.
Basel-Country dog tax
In the Canton of Basel-Country, the indicative rate is around CHF 100 per year for the first dog — notably lower than the neighbouring canton.
💡 Select "Basel-City" or "Basel-Country" specifically in our calculator for the matching rate.
Second dog in Basel
In Basel-City, for example, a second dog costs roughly double the first dog's rate under the municipal regulations.
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