You need a permit to keep more than two cats (three months of age or older) at your property in Nillumbik.
Find out more about owning a cat in Nillumbik.
The application fee for a permit to keep multiple cats is $120.00. This amount is correct as of 1 July 2025.
Prepare a diagram of the area to be used by the cats showing:
If you are not the property owner, you will need signed written permission from the property owner.
This will be uploaded at the time of submitting the online permit application form, or attached to your application form if applying in person or by mail.
Apply for a permit to keep multiple cats
After we receive your permit application, an invoice will be generated and emailed to you. This email will contain instructions on how to pay.
Download and print the application for a permit to keep more than two cats(PDF, 164KB).
With your application, you'll need to provide:
Civic Centre at 32 Civic Drive Greensborough
Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (excluding public holidays).
Pay with cash, cheque, money order, EFTPOS, Mastercard or Visa. Note we do not accept Diners Club and American Express.
Payable to 'Nillumbik Shire Council' and crossed 'Not Negotiable'.
Nillumbik Shire Council PO Box 476 Greensborough VIC 3088