Commercial Breeder's Permit

Instrument Reference Number
ARABARC1001
Areas of Interest
Valid Period
1 Year
Inspection
Not Required
Renewal
Required
Plan Review
Required
Fee
$120.00
Renewal fee
$120.00
Late Fee
$30.00
Processing Time
Up to 15 business days
About

A commercial breeder means any person who:

  1. Breeds dogs or cats for the purpose of selling or
  2. Sells or offers for sale unneutered or unspayed offspring of dogs or cats to another person.
After Approval

Keep permit on file at location.

Conditions and Exceptions

If an application is incomplete, documentation is not provided, and does not meet all requirements the permit will not be issued.

Apply What you need

An application for a Commercial Breeder's Permit shall include:

  • Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant
  • Name, address, and telephone number of the location where the breeding will be conducted 
  • A description of the types of animals to be bred 
  • Proof of all current vaccinations for animals of age
  • Any other information deemed necessary by the director
Apply in Person Steps

Bring the completed application and required documents to BARC Animal Shelter:
3200 Carr Street
Houston, TX 77026

Apply by Mail Steps

Mail the completed application and required documents to:
BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr Street
Houston, TX 77026

Plan Review What you need
  • Current government-issued photo identification
  • All current medical records for applicable animals
  • Method of payment
Plan Review Submit in Person Steps

Submit all paperwork in person to the BARC Animal Shelter:
3200 Carr Street
Houston, TX 77026 

Permit will be issued once all is completed.

Renew What you need

A renewal invoice is mailed 30-45 days prior to the expiration date. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to contact BARC Animal Enforcement prior to expiration date if an invoice is not received.

  • Commercial breeder application
  • Current medical records for animals,
  • Copy of current ID
  • Method of payment: check, cash, money order, and credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover) 
Renew in Person Steps

Submit the completed application, required documents, and payment to BARC Animal Shelter:
3200 Carr Street
Houston, TX 77026

Renew by Mail Steps

Mail completed application, required documents, and payment to:
BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr Street,
Houston, TX 77026


Source URL: https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/arabarc1001