Liquor Licensing

The liquor laws of the State of Colorado restrict the sale and dispensing of alcohol beverages. Any person intending to manufacture, sell, or deal in spirituous liquor in the State of Colorado must apply for a liquor license. The City Clerk's Office is responsible for accepting and processing liquor license applications as well as holding administrative hearings.

Most liquor licenses in Greeley need to be granted by both the State of Colorado and the City of Greeley. Required state application forms must be submitted as well local Greeley forms for all licenses issued by the City. The State's Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division website can be another helpful resource, and includes links to state liquor code and rules.

In addition to following the State Liquor Code, Greeley has also adopted provisions in its Municipal Code governing liquor licensing, found in Chapter 13 - Alcohol Beverages of the Greeley Municipal Code.

When applying for a new license, it is helpful to contact the City Clerk's Office before submitting application materials. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted, and processing on an application will not begin until a complete application with all required fees is submitted. Call us at 970-350-9740 or email cityclerk@greeleygov.com to set up an appointment to walk through the licensing process.

The first required part of your application is the checklist above. This checklist asks for basic information about the entity and location to be licensed, as well as basic contact information. It also walks through all the documentation required to be submitted as part of the application, and helps ensure both the applicant and the City Clerk's Office have verified that information is submitted at the time of the application.

Forms that may be needed for New or Transfer Applications:

Forms needed for Transfer Applications:

2022 License Fees

Because licensing is done by both the City and the State, most license types require fees be paid to both entities. Some fees are only due one time, such as application fees for new licenses, while other fees recur each year, like license fees for both City and State, and local occupation fees.

For 2022, there have been some adjustments to certain fees at both the state and local level. Review the Fee List for the most up to date fees amounts.

Working with Other City Departments

As part of the application process, all alcohol beverage licenses are reviewed by multiple City departments. It is also required that all establishments obtaining a liquor license have a City business license through the Finance Department.

Liquor License Hearings

Business owners and managers as well as residents within a 1/2 mile radius of a new or existing liquor licensed establishment have the opportunity to participate in public hearings that determine the outcome of these applications.

To participate:

Attend a hearing or submit petitions and letters, in support or opposition to the City Clerk's Office, 1000 10th Street, Greeley CO 80631, anytime prior to the scheduled public hearing. Applications are available for review in the City Clerk's Office.
Comments can also be submitted via email to cityclerk@greeleygov.com.

Liquor Licensing Authority agendas can be found in the City's Meeting Portal. You can access the portal by clicking the button below.

Special Events Liquor License

Application must be filed at least 30 days prior to scheduled event

These are for qualified organizations to sell or dispense alcohol beverages in conjunction with fund raising and other activities while ensuring full compliance with all applicable state and local laws and ordinances.

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