Hotels are places where five or more sleeping accommodations are offered for pay to visitors.
All Dane County Hotels must be licensed through Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) and inspected annually to verify the operation meets all requirements of Wisconsin law related to general public health.
Zoning: Find out if there are zoning conditions that must be met.
Sellers Permit: Obtain a Wisconsin Seller’s Permit.
Room Tax: Register with your local clerk if your municipality collects room taxes.
Submit a PHMDC lodging license application with proper payment. See the License Fee Schedule and complete the License Application.