How much is dog tax in the Canton of Aargau?

The indicative cantonal rate is around CHF 120 per year for the first dog.

Do Aarau and Baden have the same dog tax?

Differences are possible, as each Aargau municipality can set its own surcharges within the cantonal framework.

Where do I register my dog in Aargau?

At the relevant residents' registration office of your home municipality in the Canton of Aargau.

Canton of Aargau

Aargau Dog Tax 2026: Costs at a Glance

Canton guide · Updated 2026 · ~3 min read

In the Canton of Aargau (Aarau, Baden and surrounding areas), dog tax is regulated cantonally with municipal leeway.

How much is dog tax in Aargau?

Our calculator shows an indicative cantonal rate of around CHF 120 per year for the first dog in the Canton of Aargau. Since Aargau has many autonomous municipalities with sometimes very different surcharges, actual amounts can vary more than elsewhere.

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Differences between Aarau and Baden

Individual Aargau municipalities can set their own surcharges within the cantonal framework — amounts in Aarau and Baden may therefore differ slightly.

Registering in Aargau

Register your dog at the residents' registration office or relevant department of your home municipality in the Canton of Aargau.

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