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Medical Marijuana Fees#

All fees are payable to the City of Fort Collins - Options for payment include:

ONLINE PAYMENT of fees is the preferred method. 

NEW-Online: Pay City Fee online - link below-Register for your account. This is the preferred method. 

Fees for paying online are as follows: ECheck - $.50. For Debit/Credit card payments is 2% plus $.25, then 2.75% over $2500. If you choose to pay by ECheck make sure you have the correct account and routing number; if incorrect, you will be charged additional fees. 

Online Payment for Cannabis Applications and License Fees

https://magic.collectorsolutions.com/magic-ui/en-US/Login/city-of-fort-collins

By Mail check or money order:  Mail fees to The City of Fort Collins, Clerk’s Office: Attn: Marijuana Licensing Clerk, City Clerk's Office 300 LaPorte Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521

By in person: Licensees can drop off a check(s) in person at the City Clerk's office during business hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (M-F, except for holidays)

Refer to the MED (Marijuana Enforcement Division) for their fees

Change in Tax Rate:

Effective January 1, 2024, the City of Fort Collins voters approved a ½-cent sales tax increase, resulting in a new tax rate of 4.35%. The grocery tax rate will remain unchanged at 2.25%. Detailed information about this change can be found on our website.

Online Payment for Marijuana

Fees for Marijuana Licenses and Amendment Applications#

Note: in 2024, the City of Fort Collins will be increasing all fees. 

Application fees are non-refundable. If an applicant does not successfully obtain a local license, they may request a refund of the license fee by emailing a completed refund marijuana request form to the Clerk's Office Marijuana Team

For questions about state application or license fees, visit the state’s Information for Marijuana Licensees webpage or contact the Marijuana Enforcement Division.

For questions about social equity application and license fees with the City of Fort Collins, please contact: marijuanalicensing@fcgov.com

Medical Marijuana Application Fees Fees 2024
Fees 2025
Social Equity Medical Marijuana Application Fees email  email 
Medical Marijuana Store (MMJS) $2144 $
Medical marijuana cultivation facility (MMCF)
   (priced reduced if tied to local store or MIP)

$2144

$1072

 

$
$
Medical marijuana products manufacture (MIP) $2144 $
Medical Marijuana Testing Facility (MTF) $2144 $
Medical Marijuana Business Operator (MBO) $2144 $
Marijuana Research and Development (MRD) $2144 $

Medical Marijuana License Fees#

Medical Marijuana License Fees 2024 Fees Fees 2025
Social Equity Licensees email  email 
Medical Marijuana Store (MMJS) $1072 $
Medical marijuana cultivation facility (MMCF)
   (priced reduced if tied to local store or MIP)

$1072

$536

$
$
Medical marijuana products manufacturer (MIP) $1072 $
Medical Marijuana Testing Facility (MTF) $1072 $
Medical Marijuana Business Operator (MBO) $1072 $
Marijuana Research and Development (MRD) $1072 $

Medical Marijuana Inspection Fee (Annual)#

  2024 Fees 2025 Fees
All types of licenses (upon issuance of a new or renewed license) $750 $

Medical Marijuana Other Amendment Application Fees#

Medical Marijuana Other Amendment Application Fees 2024 Fees Fees 2025
Transfer of ownership to a new entity (Store or MIP)
   -additional fee per associated Medical Cultivation Facility

$1608

$536

$

$

Transfer of ownership of a Medical Cultivation not associated with a Fort Collins Store or MIP $804 $
Change of ownership makeup of current licensee $536 $
Change of location (any type of license) $1072 $
Trade name change $54 $

Manager registration: combined Licenses $ (medical/retail): note: one payment for Medical MJ fee and one payment for retail MJ fee. (i.e. $54 + $54=$108

Single License: $

$108 combined

$80-single

$ combined

$  -single

Modification of premises $161 $
Renewal of license (each Store, MIP or Medical Cultivation, etc) $268 $
Reinstatement of license (note: no more late renewals in 2020) $536 $
Exemptions from Change owner applications $161 $