Who uses the Bed and Breakfast License Application?

A property owner or operator uses it to apply for a new bed and breakfast license or renew an existing license in Ottawa.

What should I include with the application?

For a new application, include a $225 check and a copy of liability insurance. For a renewal, include a $75 check and insurance coverage of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

Do I need a notary for the Bed and Breakfast License Application?

No. The application has a date field and mentions no sworn or notarized attachment.

How do I submit the Bed and Breakfast License Application?

Remit it to Shelly L. Munks, City Clerk. The form does not list a mailing address or another submission method.

Ottawa, IL · LaSalle County

No notary required

Bed and Breakfast License Application

Bed and breakfast owners or operators use this application to request a new city license or renew an existing license in Ottawa.

What this form is

This application is for a new bed and breakfast license or a renewal in Ottawa. It asks for the property and owner information, operator information, who will live on the premises, and the number of guest rooms, with a maximum of five. New applications require a $225 check and liability insurance copy; renewals require a $75 check and insurance coverage of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

Who needs it

A bed and breakfast property owner or operator applying for a new license or renewing a license in Ottawa needs this application.

How to submit it

Remit the application to Shelly L. Munks, City Clerk. The form does not provide a mailing address or other submission method.

About notarization

This document does not require notarization; it has a date field and mentions no sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Bed and Breakfast License Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the property, owner, and operator details, who will live on the premises, and the number of available guest rooms.
3
Gather Required Items
For a new application, include a $225 check and liability insurance copy. For a renewal, include a $75 check and the required insurance coverage copy.
4
Remit To The City Clerk
Remit the application to Shelly L. Munks, City Clerk.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Bed and Breakfast License Application?: A property owner or operator uses it to apply for a new bed and breakfast license or renew an existing license in Ottawa.
What should I include with the application?: For a new application, include a $225 check and a copy of liability insurance. For a renewal, include a $75 check and insurance coverage of at least $500,000 per occurrence.
Do I need a notary for the Bed and Breakfast License Application?: No. The application has a date field and mentions no sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Bed and Breakfast License Application?: Remit it to Shelly L. Munks, City Clerk. The form does not list a mailing address or another submission method.

Need something notarized?

This Bed and Breakfast License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.