Mt Buller requires a dog permit for any dog brought into or kept within the Mt Buller Alpine Resort.

Eligibility

Dog permits are only available to:

  • property owners
  • year round or full-time ski season residents, including renters with a minimum 13 week rental contract. Evidence of property ownership or rental arrangements is required. Body corporate consent may also be necessary for multi dwelling buildings.

Permit requirements

Applicants must provide:

  • payment of the annual fee
  • proof of current council registration, including confirmation of desexing and breed (restricted breeds are not approved)
  • a current photo of the dog
  • dog permits run annually from 1 June to 31 May and must be renewed with updated evidence each year. Short stay or one off permits are not issued.

Conditions of holding a permit

Permit holders must ensure:

  • dogs are on a leash at all times outdoors
  • registration tags and a waste removal device ('pooch pouch') are attached to the leash
  • dogs are not taken on public transport
  • owners clean up and properly dispose of waste
  • dogs are kept under control to avoid disturbance, property damage, or harm to wildlife
  • dogs may only be walked in designated areas and are prohibited in the Village Exclusion Zone, ski areas, and other restricted locations.

Exemptions

Only certified Guide Dogs, Ski Patrol or Police rescue dogs, and certified therapy dogs (under specific conditions) are exempt. Dog criteria, conditions, and walking zones apply year-round.

Process for applying for a dog permit:

You will need to provide the following information to complete your application:

Email dogs.mtbuller@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au with the following details:

  • council Registration Notice, including de-sexed status
  • photo of your Dog Rental agreement (if applicable)
  • approval from Body Corporate (if applicable).

Please note: the applicant must be the registered owner of the dog.

Page last updated: 27/05/26