Marijuana License Application Fees

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Overview

The City of Fort Collins Clerk's Office processes fees for medical and retail marijuana license applications.

Payment Options

The City of Fort Collins accepts all fees with online payment as the preferred method.

Online Payment Fees:

ECheck - $0.50
Debit/Credit card payments - 2% plus $0.25, then 2.75% over $2,500

If you pay by ECheck, make sure you have the correct account and routing number. If incorrect, you will be charged additional fees.

Refer to the Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) for their fees.

Fee Structure and Policies

The City provides fee intentions to give transparency and guidance to the industry. Fees are subject to change. The City uses the Colorado Price Index (CPI) rate to account for inflation. For fees to be effective Jan. 1, the September CPI Projection Update allows enough time for internal processes and City Manager review and approval.

Note: In 2025 and 2026, the City will increase all fees.

The City Manager approved projection fees for 2025 and 2026. A 2.5% CPI rate was used.

Application fees are non-refundable. If you do not get a local license, you may request a refund of the license fee. Email a completed refund marijuana request form to the Clerk's Office Marijuana Team.

Medical Marijuana Fees

Medical Marijuana Application Fees	2025 Fees	2026 Fees
Social Equity Medical Marijuana Application Fees	Email	Email
Medical Marijuana Store (MMJS)	$2,198	$2,253
Medical marijuana cultivation facility (MMCF) (priced reduced if tied to local store or MIP)	$2,198 $1,099	$2,253 $1,126
Medical marijuana products manufacture (MIP)	$2,198	$2,253
Medical Marijuana Testing Facility (MTF)	$2,198	$2,253
Medical Marijuana Business Operator (MBO)	$2,198	$2,253
Marijuana Research and Development (MRD)	$2,198	$2,253

Medical Marijuana License Fees	2025 Fees	2026 Fees
Social Equity Licensees	Email	Email
Medical Marijuana Store (MMJS)	$1,099	$1,126
Medical marijuana cultivation facility (MMCF) (price reduced if tied to local store or MIP)	$1,099 $5,49	$1,126 $5,63
Medical marijuana products manufacturer (MIP)	$1,099	$1,126
Medical Marijuana Testing Facility (MTF)	$1,099	$1,126
Medical Marijuana Business Operator (MBO)	$1,099	$1,126
Marijuana Research and Development (MRD)	$1,099	$1,126
All types of licenses (upon issuance of a new or renewed license)	$769	$788

Medical Marijuana Other Amendment Application Fees	2025 Fees	2026 Fees
Transfer of ownership to a new entity (Store or MIP) Additional fee per associated Medical Cultivation Facility	$1,648 $549	$1,689 $563
Transfer of ownership of a Medical Cultivation not associated with a Fort Collins Store or MIP	$824	$845
Change of ownership makeup of current licensee	$549	$563
Change of location (any type of license)	$1,099	$1,126
Trade name change	$55	$56
Manager registration: combined Licenses $ (medical/retail): note: one payment for Medical MJ fee and one payment for retail MJ fee. (i.e. $55 + $55=$110) Single License	$110 combined $82 single	$112 combined $84 single
Modification of premises	$165	$169
Renewal of license (each Store, MIP or Medical Cultivation, etc.)	$275	$282
Reinstatement of license (note: no more late renewals in 2020)	$549	$563
Exemptions from Change owner applications	$165	$169

Retail Marijuana Fees

License application fees are set by State statute and collected by the State.

For facilities not currently licensed for retail marijuana in Fort Collins: The State (MED) Licensing Authority will collect fees under Article 10. See Marijuana Enforcement Division Fee Schedule. You will need a separate check at the MED. The MED will send the local licensing authority (City of Fort Collins) the Retail Application Fees with the application. Refer to the state website.

Retail Marijuana Application Fees	2025 Fees
Social Equity Retail Marijuana Application Fee	Email
Retail Marijuana Store with an existing medical store	(collected by the MED) $2,500
Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility (RMCF)	(collected by the MED) $2,500
Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer (RMPMF)	(collected by the MED) $2,500
Retail Marijuana Testing Facility (RMT)	(collected by the MED)
Retail Marijuana Business Operator (RMO)	(collected by the MED)

Retail Marijuana License Fees	2025 Fees	2026 Fees
Social Equity Licensees	Email	Email
Retail Marijuana Store (RMJS)	$3,297	$3,379
Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility (RMCF)	$2,198	$2,253
Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer (RMPMF)	$2,198	$2,253
Retail Marijuana Testing Facility (RMT)	$2,198	$2,253
Retail Marijuana Business Operator (RMO)	$2,198	$2,253

Retail Marijuana Operating Fees	2025 Fees	2026 Fees
Social Equity Licensee	Email	Email
Retail Marijuana Store (RMJS)	$5,494	$5,632
Retail Marijuana Cultivation Facility (RMCF)	$3,297	$3,379
Retail Marijuana Products Manufacturer (RMPMF)	$3,297	$3,379
Retail Marijuana Testing Facility (RMT)	$3,297	$3,379
Retail Marijuana Business Operator (RMO)	$3,297	$3,379

Retail Marijuana Other Amendment Application Fees	2025 Fees	2026 Fees
Transfer of ownership to a new entity	$2,747	$2,816
Change of ownership makeup of current licensee	$1,099	$1,126
Change of location	$1,099	$1,126
Trade name change	$110	$113
Manager registration: combined licenses $ (medical/retail). Note: one payment for the medical MJ Fee and one payment for the retail MJ fee is necessary (i.e. $55+$55=$110) Single License	$110 combined $82 single license	$112 combined $84 single license
Modification of premises	$549	$563
Renewal of each license	$549	$563
Reinstatement of license (note: no more late renewals in 2020)	$549	$563
Exemptions from Change owner applications	$220	$225

Contact Us

Email

MarijuanaLicensing@fortcollins.gov

Phone

970-221-6515

Hours

Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Physical Address

300 Laporte Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80521