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Customer are strongly encouraged to apply for Business Licenses online through BSEED's Electronic Licensing and Permitting System (eLAPS).
- Click here to learn how to get started.
- For additional assistance, please contact (313) 224-3179 or [email protected].
Application Guidelines
Refer to the table for the appropriate eLAPS application for your business.
Business License Type | Record Type | Application Name | License Type |
Hotel | Lodging Applications | Hotel | Hotel |
Hotel Class B | Lodging Applications | Hotel Class B | Hotel Class B |
Public Lodging | Lodging Applications | Public Lodging House | Public Lodging House |
Rooming House ( 11 Rooms or More) | Lodging Applications | Rooming House | Rooming House |
Shelter | Lodging Applications | Shelter | Shelter |
Required Clearances
Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the Clearances required for your business.
Business License Type | Police | ||||||
Hotel | X | X | X | X | |||
Hotel Class B | X | X | X | X | |||
Public Lodging | X | X | X | X | |||
Rooming House (11 Rooms or More) | X | X | X | X | |||
Shelter | X | X | X | X |
Required Documents
Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the required documents to include in your business license application. All documents must be submitted through eLAPS.
Business License Type | Building Permit 1 | State of Michigan Liquor License Activity Document | Proof of Ownership: Lease Contract / Property Deed | Articles of Incorporation | Current Identification |
Hotel | X | X | X | X | |
Hotel Class B | X | X | X | X | X |
Public Lodging House | X | X | X | X | |
Rooming House (11 Rooms or More) | X | X | X | X | |
Shelter | X | X | X | X |
Only required for newly established or change of use.
Associated Fees
Business License applications are subject to multiple fees dependent on scope. Fee types and prices are subject to change.
Hotel
- Hotel 1-50 Rooms: $345.00
- Hotel 51-100 Rooms: $389.00
- Hotel 101-200 Rooms: $518.00
- Hotel 201-300 Rooms: $690.00
- Hotel 301-500 Rooms: $863.00
- Hotel 501 Rooms and Up: $1,035.00
Hotel Class B
- Hotel 1-50 Rooms: $345.00
- Hotel 51-100 Rooms: $389.00
- Hotel 101-200 Rooms: $518.00
- Hotel 201-300 Rooms: $690.00
- Hotel 301-500 Rooms: $863.00
- Hotel 501 Rooms and Up: $1,035.00
Public Lodging
- Public Lodging House: $223.00
Rooming House (11 Rooms or More)
- Rooming House 11 Rooms and Over: $223.00
Shelter
- Shelter 1-50 Rooms: $230.00
- Shelter 51-100 Rooms: $259.00
- Shelter 101-200 Rooms: $345.00
- Shelter 201-300 Rooms: $460.00
- Shelter 301-500 Rooms: $575.00
- Shelter 501 Rooms and Up: $690.00
Bond / Insurance
- Submit application online at bit.ly/codbondapplication
- Contact BSEED Licensing & Permits with questions