Five easy steps to opening a Bed & Breakfast in Johannesburg
Step 1
- Check your Title Deed to ascertain whether or not your property qualifies for the relevant business rights.
- To determine the current zoning of your property take a copy of the Title Deed to the GIS Information Counter on the 8th Floor of Block A at the Metro Centre, situated at 158 Loveday Street, Braamfontein.
- No information is given over the phone so you must visit in person.
Step 2
- Once you have determined the zoning of your property you must visit the Town Planner responsible for your area.
- Planners are available at the Metro Centre from Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 13:00.
Step 3
- The Town Planner will let you know whether you need to apply for Consent Use or the Re-zoning of your property.
- Collect the relevant application form (either for Consent Use or Re-zoning) from the Registration counter on the 8th Floor of the Metro Centre A Block.
- The application form will state what additional documentation you need to include.
- At this point you should employ a registered Town Planning Consultant to help you with the application process.
Step 4
- After approximately 60 days the Land Use Management Department will let you know the outcome of your application.
- Your property is likely to be inspected at this stage and you are required to advertise to state your intention of establishing a B&B on your property.
- Assuming that there are no objections, your application will be finalised within 6 to 12 months. However, should you face objections from any party you will be required to attend a hearing with the City of Johannesburg.
- You should abstain from any building renovations until your application has been approved.
Step 5
As well as gaining approval from the City of Johannesburg to establish a B&B you must get the following:
Conference Facilities:
Many B&B owners wish to offer conference facilities, however, B&B's and conference facilities fall under different legislation and require different zoning. If you wish to offer conference facilities you must apply to have your property re-zoned.
Costs:
Application Costs R443 for Consent Use and R2500 for Re-zoning
Fire Clearance R149
Certificate of Acceptability Free
Business License R385
Health Permit R630
* costs may change without prior notice.
Bed and breakfast (B&B)
Noun. Accomodation in a privately-owned home where the owner/manager lives on the property; where breakfast is served and the guest shares the public areas with other guests and/or the host family.
It is strongly recommended that you develop a business plan for your B&B before following the steps outlined in this brochure. There are many organisations that can help you to develop a business plan. Two such organisations are:
The Business Place
- Tel: (011) 836 9000
- e-mail:
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The Tourism Enterprise Programme [TEP]
Useful contacts
Institude of Town Planners
| Requirement |
Required by
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Obtainable from
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| Fire Clearance Certificate |
All B&B's |
Local Fire Department |
| Public Health Permit |
All B&B's |
Environmental Health Department |
| Certificate Of Acceptability |
B&B's that will be preparing meals |
Environmental Health Department |
| Business License |
B&B's that will be preparing meals |
Environmental Health Department |
| Building Approval |
B&B's that plan to do any building alterations or additions |
Development Management Department |
| Liquor Licence |
B&B's that will be serving alcohol |
Gauteng Liquor Board |
Johannesburg Tourism Company
- 195 Jan Smuts Avenue,Parktown North
- Tel: (011) 214 0700
www.joburgtourism.co.za
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