For all municipal business license questions, contact: City of South Bend • Department of Community Investment
227 West Jefferson Blvd • Suite 1400 S •South Bend, Indiana 46601 • 574.235.5912 • F: 574.235.9021
LICENSE APPLICATION FOR – HOTELS AND MOTELS
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION - 4-30
DEFINITION:
Hotels and motels include buildings in which lodging, with or without meals, is provided and
offered to the public for compensation and which is open to transient guests.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Print legibly and complete all sections to ensure efficient processing.
2. Assemble all required information and materials before filing application.
3. Thoroughly review all applicable Municipal Code Sections 4-30 and Chapter 11.
4. Licenses expire January 31.
5. Add 10% to license fee for renewal after January 31.
6. Include $5.00 license application fee payable to City of South Bend.
7. License fee payable to City of South Bend due at issuance - $95.00.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Submit Application with $5.00 Processing Fee.
2. Fire and Building Department Inspections as required.
3. Controller Denies or Approves License.
4. License issued upon approval and payment of the license fee.