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Business Licensing

Overview

All for-profit businesses entities operating within the Town of Silverton are required by ordinance to obtain a local (Silverton) business license. The local application deadlines are January 31^st for year-round businesses, and May 31^st for seasonal business. Applicants will be charged a $25 late penalty after these respective deadlines.

Fees are as follows:

New application $150

Renewal application $125

Late Fee add $25

New Businesses – State Registration

For general information about starting a business in Colorado, please visit the State of Colorado's Business Express page. New businesses engaged in taxable sales must establish a sales tax ID with the State of Colorado via FORM CR 0100.

Silverton Application for New Business License and License Renewal

Business license applications may be obtained at Town Hall, requested via email, or accessed and submitted online.

Inspections / Review

Inspections or other review procedures may be required prior to the issuance of your license. If you have questions about this process, kindly contact the appropriate person listed below:

Topic	Name	Title	Phone	Email
Zoning and Land Use	Bob Nevins	Town/County Planner	970-387-5522 x16	Email
Building Codes, Building Permits	Keith Thompson	Town/County Building & Code Official	970-387-5522 x15	Email
Fire Code, Inspections	David Zanoni	Fire Inspector	970-596-6928	Email
Business Licensing, Liquor Licensing, Utilities	Brian Carlson	Town Clerk/Treasurer	970-387-5522 x14	Email
Food Service Regulations and Licensing	San Juan Basin Area Health Dept.		970-247-5702	San Juan Basin Health Website

Sales Taxes

Sales Tax rates are as follows: State 2.9%, County 4%, Town 1% TOTAL = 7.9%

Additional sales tax information can be found by following this Department of Revenue link. Please also feel free to contact the Town Clerk/Treasurer, Brian Carlson, with your sales tax-related questions. All businesses engaged in taxable sales must obtain a sales tax ID via FORM CR 0100.

Lodging Taxes and Fees

Lodging businesses (hotels, campgrounds, weekly rentals) are required to collect and remit both County Lodging Taxes and Town Lodging Fees.

The lodging tax is levied by San Juan County, and is 2% of gross receipts. Remittance is made quarterly to the State of Colorado via form DR-1485.

The lodging fee is levied by the Town of Silverton, and is $2 per room per night, or $1 per campsite per night. Remittance is made monthly to the Town of Silverton via the Lodging Fee Remittance form.