The Environmental Division of the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District permits Lodging Establishments (can be construed to be a hotel, motel, motor hotel, apartment hotel, tourist court, resort, cabins, tourist home, bunkhouse, bed and breakfast, non-hosted hotel, or other similar place by whatever name called, and includes all such accommodations operated for hire as lodging establishments for either transient guests, permanent guests, or for both transient and permanent guests) with 7 or more guest rooms in Wichita County. The Environmental Division of the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District does NOT permit duplexes, quadriplexes, dormitories, short-term residential rentals, and apartment complexes. There are currently over 40 Lodging Establishments that are inspected routinely throughout the year by Health Inspectors.
A Food Permit, Grease Trap Permit, and/or an Aquatic Facilities Permit may also be required in addition to the Lodging Permit.
To file a complaint on a Lodging Establishment, please call 940-761-7820.
