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Business Licensing
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alarm Provider | Registration with the police and a business license is required | Police | 303-235-2932 |
| 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 | 303-235-2932 |
| News Rack | Regulated as to number and location | Code Enforcement | 303-235-2926 |
| Pawn Broker | Background and financial review required | Police | 303-235-2932 |
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.