Renewal bed and breakfast permit

Step 1.Before you apply

Read the ordinance for this license under "Municipal Code" on the right side of the page to make sure this license is right for you.

Step 2.Find your state license number

State license number

Step 3.Pay state renewal fees

Receipt of payment of state fees will need to be uploaded. This link will help take you to where you can pay the state fees.

Step 4.Conditions

Requirements

• Complimentary beer, wine and alcohol served for consumption only to overnight guests.
• There is no sale of alcohol by the drink or in sealed containers.
• There can be alcohol service by the drink for no more than four hours in any one day.
• The facility has no more than 20 sleeping rooms.
• The facility provides at least one meal per day at no charge other than for overnight lodging.
• There is no public hearing process.

Multiple interests

Multiple interests allowed with bed and breakfast permits. These include other bed and breakfast permits, hotel and restaurant licenses, tavern licenses, brew pub licenses, club licenses, arts licenses, racetrack licenses, public transportation system licenses, optional premises licenses, retail gaming tavern licenses, and vintner's restaurant license.

Distance restriction

A 500-foot distance restriction from public and parochial schools, colleges, universities, and seminaries does not apply.

Step 5.Gather all required documents

Make sure you have everything from the "Required documents" section below.

Important notes to keep in mind about your documents:

• All materials must be digital files saved as a .pdf or .jpg. Do not include any other file types. The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection cannot accept other file types.
• Use numbers or letters but not characters such as symbols (/ ? < > \ : * | “ ^) or spaces that could cause complications.
  • For example:
    • Good file name: drivers-license-name-2022.pdf
    • Bad file name: last name/ id.pdf
• In some cases, you might need to combine documents and upload them in a single .pdf. You can use a free, online tool to merge documents into a single file.
• Legal documents must be signed, dated and executed. All pages of large legal documents (such as a lease) must be included in the application.
• All materials must be legible.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Step 6.Submit an application

To submit your application, please go to this online application, fill it out, attach all required documents and submit online.

Make sure you have all required documents and information ready when you start your application. If you need to gather the information during the application process, you can save and resume at a later date.

After applying, you will receive an invoice to pay fees. You cannot pay fees until you have received an invoice. Visit the online payment process page or watch the "How to pay online" video for more information.

• Make sure you have a bank account, Mastercard, Visa, or Discover card to pay online.

Step 7.Pay required fees

Application fee

State: $71.25 made payable to Colorado Department of Revenue.

City: $25 plus other fees assigned at time of application.

License fees will be calculated at the time the application is submitted to the City.

Step 8.City application review and next steps

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection tries to conduct an initial review of a complete application within seven business days. The review process might take longer if it is incomplete or requires police review (if applicable).

• All application-related communications will be sent through email, from DLCPNotifications@denvergov.org. Do not respond to these emails as this inbox is not monitored.
• If the application is incomplete, the applicant will receive a "notice of deficiency" email. This allows 14 days for corrections. License endorsement requests and incidents on a background check need police review.
• All applications will be closed if they are not completed within 12 months.

Step 9.License issuance

After all the steps below are complete, fill out this contact form to let the Department know you want your license emailed. Include the business file number (BFN), and the name and address of the business.

• All required documents are complete and submitted (if applicable).
• Fees are paid in full.
• All required inspections are passed (if applicable).

The licensee should read "Once you have your license" below and follow the requirements.

Step 1.Before you apply

Read the ordinance for this license under "Municipal Code" on the right side of the page to make sure this license is right for you.

Step 2.Find your state license number

State license number

Step 3.Pay state renewal fees

Receipt of payment of state fees will need to be uploaded. This link will help take you to where you can pay the state fees.

Step 4.Conditions

Requirements

• Complimentary beer, wine and alcohol served for consumption only to overnight guests.
• There is no sale of alcohol by the drink or in sealed containers.
• There can be alcohol service by the drink for no more than four hours in any one day.
• The facility has no more than 20 sleeping rooms.
• The facility provides at least one meal per day at no charge other than for overnight lodging.
• There is no public hearing process.

Multiple interests

Multiple interests allowed with bed and breakfast permits. These include other bed and breakfast permits, hotel and restaurant licenses, tavern licenses, brew pub licenses, club licenses, arts licenses, racetrack licenses, public transportation system licenses, optional premises licenses, retail gaming tavern licenses, and vintner's restaurant license.

Distance restriction

A 500-foot distance restriction from public and parochial schools, colleges, universities, and seminaries does not apply.

Step 5.Gather all required documents

Make sure you have everything from the "Required documents" section below.

Remember:

• All materials must be printed and legible.
• Do not use staples in the documents.
• Legal documents must be signed, dated and executed. All pages of large legal documents (such as a lease) must be included in the application.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Step 6.Submit an application

Applicants can mail their application with fees to:

City and County of Denver
Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 206
Denver, CO 80202

• Make checks payable to Manager of Finance
• Include a current email address in case the Department needs to reach out with questions.
• If renewing, include your business file number.

Step 7.Pay required fees

Application fee

State: $71.25 made payable to Colorado Department of Revenue.

City: $25 plus other fees assigned at time of application.

License fees will be calculated at the time the application is submitted to the City.

Step 8.City application review and next steps

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection tries to conduct an initial review of a complete application within seven business days. The review process might take longer if it is incomplete or requires police review (if applicable).

• All application-related communications will be sent through email, from DLCPNotifications@denvergov.org. Do not respond to these emails as this inbox is not monitored.
• If the application is incomplete, the applicant will receive a "notice of deficiency" email. This allows 14 days for corrections. License endorsement requests and incidents on a background check need police review.
• All applications will be closed if they are not completed within 12 months.

Step 9.License issuance

After all the steps below are complete, fill out this contact form to let the Department know you want your license emailed. Include the business file number (BFN), and the name and address of the business.

• All required documents are complete and submitted (if applicable).
• Fees are paid in full.
• All required inspections are passed (if applicable).

The licensee should read "Once you have your license" below and follow the requirements.

Step 1.Before you apply

Read the ordinance for this license under "Municipal Code" on the right side of the page to make sure this license is right for you.

Step 2.Find your state license number

State license number

Step 3.Pay state renewal fees

Receipt of payment of state fees will need to be uploaded. This link will help take you to where you can pay the state fees.

Step 4.Conditions

Requirements

• Complimentary beer, wine and alcohol served for consumption only to overnight guests.
• There is no sale of alcohol by the drink or in sealed containers.
• There can be alcohol service by the drink for no more than four hours in any one day.
• The facility has no more than 20 sleeping rooms.
• The facility provides at least one meal per day at no charge other than for overnight lodging.
• There is no public hearing process.

Multiple interests

Multiple interests allowed with bed and breakfast permits. These include other bed and breakfast permits, hotel and restaurant licenses, tavern licenses, brew pub licenses, club licenses, arts licenses, racetrack licenses, public transportation system licenses, optional premises licenses, retail gaming tavern licenses, and vintner's restaurant license.

Distance restriction

A 500-foot distance restriction from public and parochial schools, colleges, universities, and seminaries does not apply.

Step 5.Gather all required documents

Make sure you have everything from the "Required documents" section below.

Remember:

• All materials must be printed and legible.
• Do not use staples in the documents.
• Legal documents must be signed, dated and executed. All pages of large legal documents (such as a lease) must be included in the application.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Step 6.Submit an application

Applicants can come to the office to submit their documents. Customers seeking in-person customer service should make an appointment. To make an appointment, visit the appointments website. The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection office is at 201 W. Colfax Ave., on the second floor of the Wellington Webb Municipal Building.

Customers can pay their fees after they receive an invoice. Visit the online payments process page for more information.

• Make sure that you have a bank account, Mastercard, Visa, or Discover card to pay online.

Applicants are encouraged to pay their fees online, but in-person payments are available. After receiving an invoice, customers can go to the Community Planning and Development cashier counter on the second floor of the Wellington Webb Municipal Building. Cashiers are available Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Cash, checks (payable to "Manager of Finance"), Visa, Mastercard, and Discover card are all accepted.

Step 7.Pay required fees

Application fee

State: $71.25 made payable to Colorado Department of Revenue.

City: $1,000 plus other fees assigned at time of application.

License fees will be calculated at the time the application is submitted to the City.

Step 8.City application review and next steps

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection tries to conduct an initial review of a complete application within seven business days. The review process might take longer if it is incomplete or requires police review (if applicable).

• All application-related communications will be sent through email, from DLCPNotifications@denvergov.org. Do not respond to these emails as this inbox is not monitored.
• If the application is incomplete, the applicant will receive a "notice of deficiency" email. This allows 14 days for corrections. License endorsement requests and incidents on a background check need police review.
• All applications will be closed if they are not completed within 12 months.

Step 9.Required inspections

An inspection notice will be emailed after the hearing. You cannot start inspections until the liquor hearing has been approved. Inspections required for this license, listed by department, are below under "Required inspections."

Step 10.License issuance

After all the steps below are complete, fill out this contact form to let the Department know you want your license emailed. Include the business file number (BFN), and the name and address of the business.

• All required documents are complete and submitted (if applicable).
• Fees are paid in full.
• All required inspections are passed (if applicable).

The licensee should read "Once you have your license" below and follow the requirements.