Lodging Establishments

License Types

• Lodging: every building or structure that is held out to the public as a place where sleeping accommodations are furnished to transient guests for a charge.
  • The lodging license does not apply to:
    • Single structures with five or fewer guest rooms and ten or fewer total occupants.
    • A series or group of buildings or structures containing five or fewer guest rooms and ten or fewer total occupants.
• Bed and Breakfast: a private home that is used to provide accommodations for a charge to the public with not more than seven lodging units, where no more than two family-style meals per day are provided.

Licensing

• Submit the license application at least 30 days before beginning construction or if acquiring new ownership. For new construction or renovation or remodel of an existing lodging establishment, also complete Section 3: Plan Review Checklist found on page 3. Following payment, allow up to 30 calendar days for review.
• Request an application by contacting our office.
• Statewide Licensed Lodging Establishments (PDF)
• Statewide Licensed Bed and Breakfast Establishments (PDF)

Regulatory Code

• Food and Lodging Establishments and Assisted Living Facilities: North Dakota Century Code 23-09 (PDF)
• Bed and Breakfast Facilities:
  • North Dakota Century Code 23-09.1 (PDF)
  • North Dakota Administrative Code 33-33-06 (PDF)
• Smoke Detector Rules: North Dakota Administrative Code 33-33-05 (PDF)
• Lodging Establishments: North Dakota Administrative Code 33-39 (PDF)