Business Licensing

Doing Business at City Hall

To ensure a safe and secure environment for our customers, staff, and community, visitors to City Hall must make an appointment in advance with the appropriate Finance Division staff member. Please call 303-235-2820 or email wrtax@ci.wheatridge.co.us.

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 Renewals
• Business License and Tax Application - $20 per year: required for all permanent businesses and anyone collecting sales tax, must renew each year.
• Remote Seller Form - for businesses with only Economic Nexus
• 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                

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.