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 FeesThis link opens in a new browser tab
Refer to the MED (Marijuana Enforcement Division This link opens in a new browser tab) 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.
Fees for Marijuana Licenses and Amendment Applications#
To provide transparency and guidance to the industry and while subject to change, The City of Fort Collins provides intentions for fees. To account for inflation, the City uses the CPI (Colorado Price Index) rate to project fees. For Fees to be effective January 1, using the September CPI Projection Update will allow enough time for internal processes and for the City Manager to review and approve the fees.
Note: in 2025 and 2026, the City of Fort Collins will be increasing all fees.
The projection fees for 2025 and 2026 have been approved by the city manager. A 2.5% CPI rate was used.
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 This link opens in a new browser tab or contact the Marijuana Enforcement Division This link opens in a new browser tab.
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 2025 | Fees 2026 |
| Social Equity Medical Marijuana Application Fees | ||
| Medical Marijuana Store (MMJS) | $2198 | $2253 |
|
Medical marijuana cultivation facility (MMCF) (priced reduced if tied to local store or MIP) |
$2198 $1099
|
$2253 $1126 |
| Medical marijuana products manufacture (MIP) | $2198 | $2253 |
| Medical Marijuana Testing Facility (MTF) | $2198 | $2253 |
| Medical Marijuana Business Operator (MBO) | $2198 | $2253 |
| Marijuana Research and Development (MRD) | $2198 | $2253 |
| Medical Marijuana License Fees | 2025 Fees | Fees 2026 |
| Social Equity Licensees | ||
| Medical Marijuana Store (MMJS) | $1099 | $1126 |
|
Medical marijuana cultivation facility (MMCF) (price reduced if tied to local store or MIP) |
$1099 $549 |
$1126 $563 |
| Medical marijuana products manufacturer (MIP) | $1099 | $1126 |
| Medical Marijuana Testing Facility (MTF) | $1099 | $1126 |
| Medical Marijuana Business Operator (MBO) | $1099 | $1126 |
| Marijuana Research and Development (MRD) | $1099 | $1126 |
| 2025 Fees | 2026 Fees | |
| All types of licenses (upon issuance of a new or renewed license) | $769 | $788 |
| Medical Marijuana Other Amendment Application Fees | 2025 Fees | Fees 2026 |
|
Transfer of ownership to a new entity (Store or MIP) -additional fee per associated Medical Cultivation Facility |
$1648 $549 |
$1689 $563 |
| Transfer of ownership of a Medical Cultivation not associated with a Fort Collins Store or MIP | $824 | $845 |
| Change of ownership makeup of current licensee | $549 | $563 |
| Change of location (any type of license) | $1099 | $1126 |
| Trade name change | $55 | $56 |
|
Manager registration: combined Licenses $ (medical/retail): note: one payment for Medical MJ fee and one payment for retail MJ fee. (i.e. $55 + $55=$110 Single License: $82 |
$110 combined $82-single |
$112 combined $84 -single |
| Modification of premises | $165 | $169 |
| Renewal of license (each Store, MIP or Medical Cultivation, etc) | $275 | $282 |
| Reinstatement of license (note: no more late renewals in 2020) | $549 | $563 |
| Exemptions from Change owner applications | $165 | $169 |
Retail 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 FeesThis link opens in a new browser tab
Questions about fees or payment please email questions: marijuanalicensing@fcgov.com
Please refer to the Marijuana Enforcement Division This link opens in a new browser tabfor their fee schedule.
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.
Fees for Marijuana Licenses and Amendment Applications#
To provide transparency and guidance to the industry and while subject to change, The City of Fort Collins provides intentions for fees. To account for inflation, the City uses the CPI (Colorado Price Index) rate to project fees. For Fees to be effective January 1, using the September CPI Projection Update will allow enough time for internal processes and for the City Manager to review and approve the fees.
Note: in 2025 and 2026, the City of Fort Collins will be increasing all fees.
The projection fees for 2025 and 2026 have been approved by the city manager. A 2.5% CPI rate was used.
License application fees (set by State statute and collected by the State This link opens in a new browser tab):
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 marijuana licensing
For questions about state application or license fees, visit the state’s Information for Marijuana Licensees webpage This link opens in a new browser tab or contact the Marijuana Enforcement Division This link opens in a new browser tab.
For questions about social equity application and license fees with the City of Fort Collins, please contact: marijuana licensing
For facilities not currently licensed for retail marijuana in Fort Collins. The State (MED) Licensing Authority will collect fees pursuant to Article 10. See Marijuana Enforcement Division Fee Schedule. The applicant will need a separate check at the MED. The MED will send the local licensing authority (City of Fort Collins) the Retail Application Fees along with the application.This link opens in a new browser tab
Refer to the state website found here
| Retail Marijuana Application Fees | Fees-Current 2024 |
| Social Equity Retail Marijuana Application Fee | email marijuana licensing |
| Retail Marijuana Store with existing medical store | (collected by the MED) |
| Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility (RMCF) | (collected by the MED) |
| Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer (RMPMF) | (collected by the MED) |
| Retail Marijuana Testing Facility (RMT) | (collected by the MED) |
| Retail Marijuana Business Operator (RMO) | (collected by the MED) |
| Retail Marijuana License Fees | Fees 2025 | Fees 2026 |
| Social Equity Licensees | email marijuana licensing | email marijuana licensing |
| Retail Marijuana Store (RMJS) | $3297 | $3379 |
| Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility (RMCF) | $2198 | $2253 |
| Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer (RMPMF) | $2198 | $2253 |
| Retail Marijuana Testing Facility (RMT) | $2198 | $2253 |
| Retail Marijuana Business Operator (RMO) | $2198 | $2253 |
| Retail Marijuana Operating Fees | 2025 Fees | Fees 2026 |
| Social Equity Licensee | ||
| Retail Marijuana Store (RMJS) | $5494 | $5632 |
| Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility (RMCF) | $3297 | $3379 |
| Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer (RMPMF) | $3297 | $3379 |
| Retail Marijuana Testing Facility (RMT) | $3297 | $3379 |
| Retail Marijuana Business Operator (RMO) | $3297 | $3379 |
| Retail Marijuana Other Amendment Application Fees | 2025 Fees | Fees 2026 |
| Transfer of ownership to a new entity | $2747 | $2816 |
| Change of ownership makeup of current licensee | $1099 | $1126 |
| Change of location | $1099 | $1126 |
| Trade name change | $110 | $113 |
|
Manager registration: combined licenses $ (medical/retail). Note: one payment for the medical MJ Fee and one payment for the retail MJ fee is necessary (i.e. $55+$55=$110) Single License: $82 |
$110 combined $82 single license |
$112 combined $84 single license |
| Modification of premises | $549 | $563 |
| Renewal of each license | $549 | $563 |
| Reinstatement of license (note: no more late renewals in 2020) | $549 | $563 |
| Exemptions from Change owner applications | $220 | $225 |
Staff cannot:
- Provide any legal advice, including whether or not a business model may or may not work in Fort Collins. Please read the state and local laws and consult your own attorney.
- Make recommendations regarding the purchase of marijuana from particular businesses.
- Direct you to owners that may be interested in selling their business(es).