All individuals or entities engaged in business in the City or collecting City sales tax must obtain a City business license, or a temporary tax license. Other licenses may also be required, depending on the type of business activity. Section 11-22, Wheat Ridge Code of Laws.

Operating without a valid business license is subject to daily fines of up to $1,000 per day as set forth in sections 1-5 and 1-6 of the City Code of Laws. Fines are imposed after due process of notification has been exhausted and a summons to court has been issued. The amount of the final levied amount is determined by the judge. A license is not valid if it is not renewed.

Resources

• Business License and Tax Application - $20 per year: required for all permanent businesses and anyone collecting sales tax, must renew each year
• Exempt Organization License Application - Free, must renew every three years
• Temporary Tax License Application - Price varies, see application packet: for solicitors, peddlers, and events. Selling in the parks is prohibited by City code section 17-35.
• Zoning Information

Additional Licenses or Permissions

License Type	Comment	Department	Contact
Alcohol Beverages	Public hearing process; Business license required	City Clerk	303-235-2816
Contractors	Those located in the City need a business license also	Building Division	303-235-2855
Kennel	All commercial and personal kennels for more than three dogs or four cats	Police	303-235-2926

Signs

Please be aware that the City strictly enforces its sign code. To avoid any issues, call Zoning at 303-235-2846 for details BEFORE contracting for or placing any signage.