Hotel/Motel License

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

New changes to the WI Lodging Code ATCP 72 have gone into effect as of January 25, 2026. All operators should have received an email with these updates. A summary of the changes to ATCP 72 can be found Sheboygan County Changes to ATCP72 Fact Sheet and DATCP Changes to ATCP72 Fact Sheet.

During the first year of this code change our inspectors will focus on training, education, and awareness of the new requirements. Basic compliance is still expected, but we will prioritize helping all of our operators understand and implement the new code changes.

What is a Hotel/Motel?

A "Hotel" is a place where sleeping accommodations are offered for pay to transients, in 5 or more rooms, and all related rooms, buildings and areas.

A "Motel" is a hotel that furnishes on premise parking for motor vehicles of guests as part of the room charge, without extra cost, and that is identified as a "motel" rather than a “hotel" at the request of the operator.

All fees related to hotel and motel licensing are identical.

Applying for a Hotel/Motel License

Follow the steps below to start obtaining your license:

1. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Contact your local municipality or zoning to check to see if there are any requirements that you will need to meet.

2. SAFE WATER SOURCE
If you are in a private well, please talk with our department about water sampling. Your facility may qualify for the DNR Transient Non-Community Well Program, where our Department would take annual bacteria and nitrate samples.

3. FILL OUT APPLICATION
Click on the link below to obtain the license application. Fill out recreational license applications. Select the Hotel/Motel/Resort category and indicate how many rooms you will be renting.

Sheboygan County Public Recreational License Application

If your establishment is completing breakfast or other food items then see the Retail Food licensing requirements.
If your establishment has a pool or whirlpool, see the recreational pool section for licensing requirements.

4. SUBMIT APPLICATION
Application can be submitted to environmental.health@sheboygancounty.com, brought into the Sheboygan County Health and Human Services office, or mailed to our office at 1011 N 8th Street, Sheboygan, WI 5308.

5. PAY FOR LICENSE
See payment options available here.

6. SETTING UP PRE-INSPECTION
Once we receive this information and payment you will be assigned a sanitarian. Your assigned sanitarian will reach out to you to go through all of your information that you have submitted and then schedule the pre-inspection.

7. GETTING YOUR LICENSE
If during your pre-inspection, your establishment meets all code requirements you will be issued a license.

Preparing for Operation and Inspection

Each year our department will attempt to complete a routine inspection of your licensed establishment. Our department will schedule this inspection with you.

Below are links for your reference to help get yourself ready for the pre-inspection and continuing operations:

Questions and Resources

Do you have questions about lodging establishments in Sheboygan County? Contact us at (920) 459-3207 or email at environmental.health@sheboygancounty.com.

1/29/2026

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