Retail Marijuana Fees#
(All fees payable to City of Fort Collins - check, money order only)
Mail fees to: The City of Fort Collins, Clerk’s Office: Attn: T. Gula-Yeast:
300 LaPorte Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Application Fees#
License application fees (set by State statute and collected by the State):
Please refer to the website from Marijuana Enforcement Division for detailed information
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 Talisa Gula-Yeast
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 Separate checks at the MED. The MED will send the local licensing authority (City of Fort Collins) the Retail Application Fees along with the application.
| Retail Marijuana Store with existing medical store | $2,500 (collected by the MED) |
| Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility (RMCF) | $2,500 (collected by the MED) |
| Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer (RMPMF) | $2,500 (collected by the MED) |
| Retail Marijuana Testing Facility (RMT) | $500 (collected by the MED) |
| Retail Marijuana Business Operator (RMO) | $500 (collected by the MED) |
License Fees#
| Retail Marijuana Store (RMJS) | $3,000 |
| Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility (RMCF) | $2,000 |
| Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer (RMPMF) | $2,000 |
| Retail Marijuana Testing Facility (RMT) | $2,000 |
| Retail Marijuana Business Operator (RMO) | $2,000 |
Operating Fee (Annual)#
| Retail Marijuana Store (RMJS) | $5,000 |
| Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility (RMCF) | $3,000 |
| Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer (RMPMF) | $3,000 |
| Retail Marijuana Testing Facility (RMT) | $3,000 |
| Retail Marijuana Business Operator (RMO) | $3,000 |
Other Application Fees#
| Transfer of ownership to a new entity | $2,500 |
| Change of ownership makeup of current licensee | $1,000 |
| Change of location | $1,000 |
| Trade name change | $100 |
| Manager registration:combined licenses $100 (medical/retail) or Single License: $75 | $75 |
| Modification of premises | $500 |
| Renewal of each license | $500 |
| Reinstatement of license (note: no more late renewals in 2020) | $500 |
| Exemptions from Change owner applications | $200 |
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).