Lodging
Public Notice: Updates to Washington County Lodging Ordinance
Washington County has made updates to its Lodging Ordinance to better align with current public health standards, clarify definitions, and improve licensing, inspection, and enforcement procedures for licensed establishments.
The Department of Public Health and Environment licenses and inspects hotels, motels, lodging houses, board and lodging facilities, and bed and breakfasts located in the county. The regulations for lodging establishments are outlined in the Washington County Lodging Establishment Ordinance.
Important: Bed and breakfast, boarding establishments, hotel, motel, lodging establishments, or resorts, may not be advertised, listed, or brokered for rent until a Washington County lodging license has been issued.
- Print and complete the license application.
- Submit the application and applicable license fee to the department.
- If opening a new lodging establishment, additional information is required. Submit a complete set of plans 30 days before construction begins. A completed Lodging Plan Review Application and the required license fee must be submitted.
- 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.
Tennessen Warning/Privacy Notice: You are not legally required to provide the requested data and may refuse to do so. However, without the requested information Washington County may not be able to fully investigate the complaint. The information you are providing is voluntary with some questions being optional. The information being collected may be used to gather more information or for follow-up on a complaint investigation. All personal information provided will remain private. The information collected may be used by Washington county staff for the purposes of investigating the complaint, following up on the complaint and/or enforcement. Data collected may be shared upon court order or provided to the state or legislative auditor.
To report a concern or complaint about a Food Service Establishment, Public Pool or Spa, Lodging Establishment, Manufactured Home Park, Youth Camp or Tobacco Establishment go to Report a Concern and submit the information or email PHE@washingtoncountymn.gov.
If you suspect that you have become ill from food or water, call the Minnesota Department of Health Foodborne Illness Hotline at 1-877-FOOD-ILL (1-877-366-3455) or fill out an online Foodborne and Waterborne Illness Report.