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Sales Tax Licensing
Overview
Businesses that sell merchandise to customers within the city limits are required to obtain a sales tax license from the City.  See the application packets below for filing information.

Businesses located inside city limits
To obtain a sales tax license for a business that is located inside the city limits, the following forms need to be submitted along with the $35.00 fee:
 
Businesses located outside city limits
To obtain a sales tax license for a business that is located outside the city limits, the following forms need to be submitted along with the $35.00 fee: 

Home Occupation Businesses
To obtain a sales tax license for a business that is located inside the city limits and operated from the business owner's residence, the following forms need to be submitted along with the $35.00 fee: 

Transient Vendors
To obtain a Transient Vendors License for a business that is operated inside the city limits for only a short period of time, the following forms need to be submitted along the $85.00 fee: 
  • Transient Vendors Application
  • If selling along any City public right-of-way you will have to contact the City Clerk’s office.
  • Letter of permission if parking on private property from the landowner.
  • Surety bond of $1000.00

License Renewals
City sales tax licenses must be renewed each calendar year for a $15 fee.  Renewal applications are included with the sales tax booklets.  Renewal forms can also be downloaded and printed.  Businesses that have renewed will receive their license by mail in late January.

City of Montrose • 433 S. 1st Street • Montrose, CO 81401 • Ph: (970) 240-1400