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

https://magic.collectorsolutions.com/magic-ui/en-US/Login/city-of-fort-collinsThis link opens in a new browser tab

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)

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.

Online Payment for Marijuana

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 2024, 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