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title: "Peachland dog licences: fees and how to get one"
question: "How do I get a dog licence in Peachland, and what does it cost?"
place: Peachland, British Columbia, Canada
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owner_body: Regional District of Central Okanagan
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# Peachland dog licences: fees and how to get one

**Question:** How do I get a dog licence in Peachland, and what does it cost?

**Short answer:** In Peachland, dog licences are issued by the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), not the District. Every dog over three months old needs one. The fee is $40 a year for a spayed or neutered dog and $80 for one that is not, with $20 off if paid by the end of February.

**Who handles it:** Regional district (Regional District of Central Okanagan, https://www.rdco.com)  
**Cost:** Spayed or neutered $40; not spayed or neutered $80; $20 off either if paid by the last day of February. Replacement tag $5. Guide and service dogs no charge. Hobby or service kennel permit $125.  
**How long:** Licences are for the calendar year and expire December 31. A dog licensed after September 30 is valid for the rest of that year and the next.  
**Where:**
- In person: Municipal Hall, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Phone: RDCO Dog Control, 250-469-6284 (Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed 1 to 2 p.m.; Sundays by appointment)
- In person: RDCO office, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna (Phone 250-763-4918)
- Online: Online licences (RDCO dog licences page), https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/

## Key facts

- **Licence required:** Yes. Every dog over three months old that has lived in the Central Okanagan more than 30 days needs an RDCO licence and must wear its tag.
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, RDCO dog licences page](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/)
  - Official wording: "All dogs over three months old must have a licence and wear a tag."
  - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 10](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Every person who owns a dog and resides in the Regional District for more than 30 days shall obtain a license in accordance with this Bylaw."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Issued by:** The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), which runs dog control for Peachland. Licences can also be bought at Peachland Municipal Hall.
  - Source: [Dog Ownership & Licensing](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing)
  - Official wording: "The Regional District of Central Okanagan provides dog control services to Peachland" … "You can pay at the Peachland Municipal Office at 5806 Beach Avenue, online, or at the RDCO Office"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, spayed or neutered:** $40 a year for a spayed or neutered dog (proof from a vet required). The bylaw takes $20 off if paid by the last day of February.
  - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Schedule B (a), (c)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf)
  - Official wording: "For each spayed or neutered dog $40.00" … "License fees for (a) and (b) are discounted by $20.00 if paid by the"
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Fee categories](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/)
  - Official wording: "Save $20 when you register/renew before March 1" … "To be eligible for the spay/neuter fee category, we require proof of spay/neuter."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fee, not spayed or neutered:** $80 a year for a dog that is not spayed or neutered. $20 less if paid by the last day of February.
  - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Schedule B (b), (c)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf)
  - Official wording: "For each unspayed or unneutered dog $80.00" … "License fees for (a) and (b) are discounted by $20.00 if paid by the"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other fees and discounts:** Early payment: $20 off if paid by the last day of February. Replacement tag $5. Guide and service dogs: no charge. Licence from another local government transfers free. Hobby or service kennel permit $125. Dog licensed after September 30 is valid for the rest of that year and the next.
  - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Schedule B (f), (g), (i), (e)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf)
  - Official wording: "For each lost dog tag, a replacement fee will be charged of $5.00" … "Registered Guide/Service Dogs No Charge" … "A Kennel Operation Permit for a Hobby or Service Kennel $125.00" … "License fees for (a) and (b) are discounted by $20.00 if paid by the"
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Fee categories](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/)
  - Official wording: "A current licence from another local government can be transferred free of charge." … "Licences purchased for new dogs after September 30 are valid for the remainder of the year and the next calendar year."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Renewal:** Licences are for the calendar year and expire December 31. The bylaw says to get or renew by the last day of February each year.
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, RDCO dog licences page](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/)
  - Official wording: "Licences are good for a calendar year and expire December 31."
  - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 11, s. 17](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf)
  - Official wording: "annually on or before the last day of February in each year" … "will be for the calendar year in which the license"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to get one:** Online through the RDCO online services portal, at Peachland Municipal Hall (5806 Beach Avenue, 250-767-2647), or at the RDCO office (1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, 250-763-4918).
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Where to get a dog licence](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/)
  - Official wording: "Register your dog(s) and pay through our online services portal." … "District of Peachland 5806 Beach Avenue 250-767-2647"
  - Source: [Dog Ownership & Licensing, Licensing your dog](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing)
  - Official wording: "You can pay at the Peachland Municipal Office at 5806 Beach Avenue, online, or at the RDCO Office"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine, unlicensed dog:** Bylaw notice: $300 ($150 early payment discount if paid within 14 days; $25 late payment surcharge). Municipal ticket: $300.
  - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Ticketing information table (reference only)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No dog license (adopted Dec. 2013) 10 & 11 300.00"
  - Source: [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF), Schedule A, Appendix 1 (Bylaw 1343); ss. 6(b),(c)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf)
  - Official wording: "No dog license 10 & 11 300.00 150.00 25.00 Y" … "If received by the Regional District within 14 days of the person receiving or being"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Regional District of Central Okanagan Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014
  - Source: [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 2](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The RDCO runs dog licensing and control for Peachland under its [Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw 1343](<https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf>). Every dog over three months old that has lived in the Central Okanagan for more than 30 days needs a licence, and it must wear its tag. The fee is $40 a year for a spayed or neutered dog (a vet's proof is needed) and $80 for a dog that is not, with $20 off if paid by the last day of February.

## Steps

1. Apply online through the RDCO's online services portal (linked from the RDCO dog licences page), at Peachland Municipal Hall (5806 Beach Avenue, 250-767-2647), or at the RDCO office (1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, 250-763-4918).
2. For the spayed or neutered fee, bring proof from your vet.
3. Renew each year. The bylaw says to get or renew by the last day of February.
4. Put the tag on your dog.

## Good to know

- A replacement tag is $5. Guide and service dogs pay nothing, and a licence from another local government transfers free.
- The RDCO page shows the $40 fee under a "save $20" banner for registering before March 1. The bylaw reads as $40 less $20 if paid by the end of February. Confirm the exact amount with RDCO.
- No licence: a bylaw notice ([Bylaw 1538](<https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf>)) is $300, and a municipal ticket ([Bylaw 1537](<https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf>)) is $300. The schedule's early payment discount column shows $150 and its late payment surcharge column shows $25. The RDCO table says it is for reference only, so confirm the amount.

## Official forms and pages

- [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/)
- [Dog Ownership & Licensing, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing)
- [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf)
- [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf)
- [RDCO Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Peachland dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/how-many-pets.md)
- [Peachland rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Peachland bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dog licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-licence.md)
- [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/dog-licence.md)
- [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/dog-licence.md)
- [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/dog-licence.md)
- [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/dog-licence.md)
- [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dog-licence.md)
- [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/dog-licence.md)

## Sources

- [Dog Ownership & Licensing, District of Peachland](https://www.peachland.ca/bylaw-services/dog-ownership-licensing) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan](https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [RDCO Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF)](https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)

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