Hotels, Motels and Lodging
This program serves to monitor the sanitary conditions existing in lodging establishments for compliance with regulatory standards established by the Department.
How do I...?
- Apply for a lodging license
- Affidavit of Lawful Presence (Must be Submitted with each Individual Application)
- Apply for a Food Service license
- Apply for a Public Bathing permit
- File a complaint
Learn more about...
- Emergency Operations
- Limited Food vs Full Food
- NEW Lodging Rules - Effective September 11th, 2021
- NEW: Guidance Document for Lodging Code Changes
- OAC 310: 315 Public Bathing Place Facility Standards
- OAC 310:320 Public Bathing Place Operations
- Statute O.S. Title 63 § 1-1201
- Bed Bugs
- Five Most Common Lodging Violations
- "Lodging: Did You Know?" Handout
Effective October 1, 2017– Summary of Fee Changes
| Current Fee |
Fee Starting 10/1/2017 |
|
| Hotel/Motel (51-A) Initial Fee |
$250 |
$300 |
| Hotel/Motel (51-A) Renewal Fee (annual) |
$150 |
$225 |
| Hotel/Motel (51-B) Initial Fee |
$300 |
$350 |
| Hotel/Motel (51-B) Renewal Fee (annual) |
$200 |
$275 |
| Hotel/Motel (51-C) Initial Fee |
$350 |
$400 |
| Hotel/Motel (51-C) Renewal Fee (annual) |
$250 |
$325 |
| Hotel/Motel Plan Review Fee |
$200 |
$425 |
| Food Service Initial |
$350 |
$425 |
| Food Service Renewal (annual) |
$250 |
$335 |
| Food Service Plan Review Fee |
$200 |
$425 |
Click here to review all fee changes in OAC 310:250.
Lodging establishments which provide "limited" food service as defined under OAC 310:285-3-14 do not require a separate food service license:
- Coffee, tea, fruit juice, milk, and soda
- Whole or commercially packaged fruit, baked goods, and cereals
- Jams, jellies, syrups, butter, cheese, and yogurt
- Commercially produced waffle mixes and gravy
*Except for milk, all potentially hazardous foods must be commercially packaged in individual servings.
Lodging establishments providing any other type of food service in lodging facilities must obtain a food service license from the department and shall comply with the requirements of food service establishments.
Bed Bug Complaints
Consumer Health Service is able to take complaints regarding bed bugs in hotels and motels, but the Consumer Health Service is unable to assist in the removal of bed bugs in private residential facilities such as houses or apartments. If you have a complaint regarding bed bugs in a hotel or motel please complete the Consumer Health Service Complaint form.
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Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Consumer Health Service
PO Box 268815
Oklahoma City, OK 73126-8815
Physical Location:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Consumer Health Service
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave., Ste 1702
Oklahoma City, OK
Phone: (405) 426-8250
Fax: (405) 900-7557
Email: CHSLicensing@health.ok.gov
