Accommodation business registration

If you operate an accommodation business you may need to register it with us. 

If you house six or more people, annual registration is required. We will also need to conduct an annual inspection. If you house five or less people, you do not need to register your business.

Businesses that must be registered include:

  • hotel/motel
  • bed and breakfast
  • hostel
  • rooming house
  • student dormitory
  • holiday camp

If you provide food and beverages you may require a food registration. Other permits may also apply.   

New business registration

Step 1.Speak to an Environmental Health Officer

We strongly recommend you speak to one of our Environmental Health Officers about your application. They can give you advice and tips to ensure you complete your application correctly. 

Step 2.Gather your documents

To register your accommodation business, you'll need to submit the following:

Step 3.Submit your application

You can submit your application to us via:

Step 4.Inspection

One of our Environmental Health Officers will contact you to discuss your application, and arrange a pre-registration inspection of your premises

Step 5.Approval

Once your premises is compliant, you will be issued with a certificate of registration and can commence trading!

 

Please refer to the below fees and charges.

Health-and-Caravan-Parks-Fees-and-Charges-2024-25.pdf(PDF, 197KB)

 

Transfer a business

Step 1.Speak to an Environmental Health Officer

We strongly recommend you speak to one of our Environmental Health Officers about your application. They can give you advice and tips to ensure you complete your application correctly. 

Step 2.Gather your documents

To transfer an accommodation business into your name, you'll need to submit the following:

Step 3.Submit your application

You can submit your application to us via:

Step 4.Inspection

One of our Environmental Health Officers will contact you to discuss your application, and arrange a pre-registration inspection of your premises

Step 5.Approval

Once your premises is compliant, you will be issued with a certificate of registration and can commence trading.

Please refer to the below fees and charges.

Health-and-Caravan-Parks-Fees-and-Charges-2024-25.pdf(PDF, 197KB)

 

 

Contact Us

Location

Wangaratta Government Centre
62 - 68 Ovens Street
Wangaratta
3677
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Building & planning permits

Many accommodation premises also require a planning and/or building permit before they can legally operate. If you are unsure, contact us to discuss.

Selling food

If you plan to sell food as part of your accommodation, you may also need to register as a food business.

Rooming house

If you want to operate a rooming house, you must also apply for a licence via Consumer Affairs Victoria.

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