Hotel Licensing

Full-Service & Guaranteed

Everything you need to get licensed legally & confidently

Hotel Licensing Package includes

Zoning & land use verification

We research local zoning maps, overlay districts, parking ratios, and occupancy caps to confirm your site can legally operate as a hotel—before you spend a dollar on renovations or marketing.

City, county & state filings

From land‑use approvals to state lodging permits, we prepare every form, submit it to the right agency, and track the application until it’s stamped “Approved.”

MON

9:50 – 10:40 am

6:00 – 7:30 pm

tue

7:30 – 8:20 am

11:00 – 11:50 am

5:30 – 6:20 pm

wed

11:00 – 11:50 am

thur

7:30 –8:20 am

fri

7:30 – 8:20 am

9:50 – 10:40 am

6:20 – 7:10 pm

sat

10:20 – 11:10 am

sun

8:00 – 8:50 am

11:30 – 12:20 pm

Hotel classification & entity setup

We help you pick the right business structure (LLC, corporation, etc.), register it, obtain an EIN, and secure the official hotel classification number your jurisdiction requires.

Business tax registration

We enroll your property for sales, lodging, and tourist‑development taxes so you can collect and remit revenue legally from day one.

Inspection guidance

Our team schedules health, fire, and building inspections, supplies checklist-based prep, and helps source vendors to help make the necessary corrections.

Note: our service does not cover the costs of any physical changes needed to comply with regulations.

Licensing assistant

A dedicated specialist keeps every deadline, document, and approval in one place and is on call to answer questions from kickoff to grand opening.

Our Process

1

Submit

Submit Your Property Info – 2-minute intake form

2

Verify

We Verify Zoning & Licensing Feasibility

3

File

We submit and track approvals

4

Approve

You receive the license

Why Builders and Developers

Choose VRL

Experts in Navigation

We know how to navigate the zoning boards, building departments, and legal gray areas - so you don’t have to

Clear Price. Full Support.

Flat-fee pricing. Dedicated expert. Compliance guaranteed

Hotel License Pros

We’re compliance experts who have handled hundreds of short-term rental licenses

FAQ

What exactly is a hotel license, and why do I need one?

A hotel license is the legal authorization to operate a lodging business. Without it, you risk fines, closure orders, and lost revenue. We secure every city, county, and state license you need so you can host guests worry‑free.

What information and documents will you need from me?

• Property owner/LLC details
• Floor plan or room layout
• Proof of fire sprinklers/alarms (if required)
• Certificate of occupancy or prior use permit
You can upload everything through our secure client portal—no printing or in‑person visits.

MON

9:50 – 10:40 am

6:00 – 7:30 pm

tue

7:30 – 8:20 am

11:00 – 11:50 am

5:30 – 6:20 pm

wed

11:00 – 11:50 am

thur

7:30 –8:20 am

fri

7:30 – 8:20 am

9:50 – 10:40 am

6:20 – 7:10 pm

sat

10:20 – 11:10 am

sun

8:00 – 8:50 am

11:30 – 12:20 pm

Do your fees cover government filing costs?

Our flat service fee covers research, paperwork, and liaison work. Government filing, inspection, and fingerprint fees are billed separately and are sent directly to you for payment to ensure rate transparency.

Will I need on‑site inspections?

Yes. Fire safety and building inspectors usually visit once. We prep you with a punch‑list and schedule the inspection—no guessing what to fix. We can also assist with securing trusted vendors to assist in passing inspection the first time.

Can you help after the license is issued?

Absolutely. We offer ongoing compliance monitoring, annual renewals, and can manage short‑term rental permits if you decide to diversify room types.

Our Experts Handle the
Paperwork.
You Focus on Opening.

We’ve helped license hundreds of short-term rentals across the U.S. Now we’re applying that same process to full hotel compliance.