Hotels, motels, lodging houses, board & lodging facilities, and bed & breakfasts are routinely inspected by Washington County according to the Washington County Lodging Establishment Ordinance #146.
How do I get a license for a lodging establishment in Washington County?
Call the department's main phone number at 651-430-6655. Indicate the community the establishment is or will be located in, and you will be transferred to the inspector assigned to that community.
If purchasing an EXISTING lodging establishment, a compliance inspection must be conducted prior to the closing date of the sale. Lodging establishment licenses are not transferable to person or place. A new license must be obtained before operation of the establishment begins.
To apply for a license, submit the following to our department:
How do I make a formal complaint about a lodging establishment in Washington County?
Call the department's main phone number at 651-430-6655. Indicate the community the establishment is located in and you will be transferred to the inspector assigned to that community.
Lodging Fact Sheets
