Is the tax refunded if I give up my dog mid-year?

At cantonal level in Vaud, the tax is generally due for the full year with no pro-rata refund.

Does this amount also apply in Lausanne?

Lausanne applies the Vaud cantonal regulations; additional municipal fees are possible — check with your municipality.

Canton of Vaud

Vaud Dog Tax 2026: Costs at a Glance

Q: How much is dog tax in the Canton of Vaud?

The cantonal base tax is CHF 100.- per year for the first dog, including the registration fee.

Canton guide · Updated 2026 · ~3 min read

In the Canton of Vaud, the cantonal dog tax is CHF 100.- (including registration fee) and is due for the full year, even if you move mid-year. Some Vaud municipalities, such as Lausanne, may charge additional municipal fees.

How much is dog tax in the Canton of Vaud?

According to cantonal data, the base tax is CHF 100.- per year for the first dog, including the registration fee. This amount is due for the full year regardless of when the dog was acquired or given up during the year.

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Important specifics for Vaud

Unlike some other cantons, the Vaud cantonal dog tax is due for the entire year even if the dog was only owned for part of the year — there is generally no pro-rata refund at cantonal level.

Registering in the Canton of Vaud

Registration is done at the residents' registration office of your Vaud municipality, after microchipping and AMICUS registration.

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