Dogs in Mannheim: Dog tax, off-leash areas and rules

Dog tax in Mannheim

First dog

€144 per year

Second dog

€288 per yearApplies to the second and every further dog.

Further levels

First dog 144 euros, each further dog 288 euros; kennel tax 144 euros per kennel (§ 5 Abs. 1).

Listed breed

€744 per yearEach fighting dog and each dangerous dog 744 euros (§ 5 Abs. 1 c); terms defined in § 5 Abs. 3 and 4.

Reductions and exemptions

Tax exemption on application in the cases of § 6 Abs. 1 (among other things only possible for the first dog); reduction on application to 60 euros (only for one dog); two years tax-free after passing the dog licence test with the dog (§ 6a, city's page). Detailed conditions in the bylaw.

Registration

Within one month of the start of keeping, in writing to the Finance, Taxes and Investment Controlling department (city's page).

checked on 29 October 2026

Off-leash areas in Mannheim

We are still checking this information. Until then, the official text applies: Official source

checked on 29 October 2026

Leash in Mannheim

Separate city rules (e.g. green space bylaws, hazard prevention or dog ordinances) not checked; the rules of the federal state apply.

Leash rules in Baden-Württemberg

No guarantee

As of: 29 October 2026. The official text alone is authoritative. Source and date checked per row.

Not legal advice. We summarise the rules in plain language. This is a guide and does not replace information from the competent authority.