Hotels/Motels, Bed & Breakfast Lodging

Hotel room

Laws and Regulations

The requirements governing the licensing and operation of hotels and motels are established in Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) & Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR). These requirements are contained in ORS 446 Tourist Facilities and OAR 333 Division 29 Travelers' Accommodation rules.

License Required

A license is required to operate a hotel, motel, or any facility offering more than two rooms for rental or lodging on a daily or weekly basis. The form to obtain a Tourist Facility License Application for a Travelers' Accommodation is below.