Retail Marijuana Fees#
All fees payable to the City of Fort Collins - Options for payment include:
NEW-Online: Pay City Fee online - link below-Register for your account.
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: T. Gula-Yeast: 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)
Fees for Marijuana Licenses and Amendment Applications#
License application fees (set by State statute and collected by the State):
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 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: tgula-yeast@fcgov.com
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 Application Fees | Fees |
| Social Equity Retail Marijuana Application Fee | email Tee |
| 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) |
Retail Marijuana License Fees#
| Retail Marijuana License Fees | Fees |
| Social Equity Licensees | email Tee |
| 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 |
Retail Marijuana Operating Fee (Annual)#
| Retail Marijuana Operating Fees | Fees |
| Social Equity Licensee | |
| 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 |
Retail Marijuana Other Amendment Application Fees#
| Retail Marijuana Other Amendment Application Fees | 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).