There are 5 types of lodging: 

• Hotel: lodging that doesn't sell alcohol
• Hotel Class B: lodging that does sell alcohol
• Public lodging: lodging that houses 5 or more guests in the same room
• Rooming house: lodging that the owner lives in; between 2-10 rooms
• Shelter: residential facility for victims of domestic violence

All types of lodging require the following clearances:

• Environmental Health (Detroit Health Department)
• Fire
• Property maintenance
• Treasury

• Building permit ID
• Proof of ownership
• Articles of incorporation 

Hotel Class B licenses only require a State of Michigan Liquor License Activity Document

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 here.