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Dog housing & licensing checklist
Make room for a good life together. Check the household, identify the right route and keep track of what you still need to arrange.
Singapore rules checked 11 September 2026. This is a planning checklist, not official approval.
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Common housing questions
How many cats can I keep in an HDB flat?
The standard limit is two cats, alongside one eligible dog. Eligible pre-September 2024 cats licensed during the transition period and approved fosterers have separate arrangements. Confirm the individual conditions with AVS.
Does being under 55 cm make a dog HDB-approved?
No. Up to 55 cm is the published Project ADORE height threshold for local mixed-breed dogs. The partner-led adoption requirements still apply. Approved small breeds and retired K-9 sniffer dogs have separate routes.
Do dogs count towards the private-property cat limit?
Yes. The standard limit is three cats and dogs combined. AVS assesses requests for more pets individually, and applicable transitional or fostering arrangements need checking.
Follow the right official route
- AVS ownership limits
- Project ADORE and retired K-9 adoption
- Cat ownership and transitional arrangements
- Approved cat fosterer pilot
- HDB keeping pets and approved breeds
First-time applicants should also check the Pet Ownership Course and current PALS application requirements. Licence fees and housing permission are separate: plan your costs.