Due to the fragile alpine environment, Mt Hotham has a limited number of dog permits offered. All permits are currently allocated, however, new applicants may be waitlisted.
Eligibility
Dog permits are only available to:
- year‑round residents
- property owners
- business owners within the resort
- permits are issued annually.
Permit requirements
Renewal and new applications:
- existing permit holders will receive an email each year explaining how to reapply for the following year
- a permit is guaranteed for existing holders if:
- they still meet eligibility under the Mt Hotham Dogs in Resort Policy, and
- they submit their application for the subsequent year by the specified deadline.
- new applicants must email info.mthotham@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au to be added to the waitlist
- there is no guarantee that permits will be available.
Note: in order to preserve the sensitive alpine environment, short-term dog permits are not available.
Conditions of holding a permit
All dog permit holders must abide by the conditions in the Mt Hotham Dogs in Resort policy.
- All dogs must remain on a lead at all times.
- All faeces must be collected and placed into a bag.
- The soiled bag must either be placed into a garbage bag then into the garbage hutch or placed in the designated dog waste bins as outlined on the dog walking area map below.
- All dogs are only able to be walked within the designated dog walking areas as outlined on the dog walking map.
Exemptions
A dog permit is not required for:
- registered assistance dogs
- people transporting a dog through the resort, such as transiting only.
Process for applying for a dog permit
Page last updated: 21/04/26