Business Licenses

Business Licensing

Every person engaged in business in Commerce City must comply with the city's licensing and tax laws. All businesses are required to obtain a general business license even if the business is a service-only business.

If your business has more than one location within the city, a separate license is needed for each location. In some instances you may also be required to obtain additional specialty licenses due to the nature of your business. Applying does not constitute approval. The application must be filled out completely to begin the city’s review process. General business licenses do not need to be renewed annually.

For businesses located within Commerce City limits (eTrakit Portal):

If you have questions in city business licenses, please contact: licensing@c3gov.com

For businesses located outside of Commerce City limits or temporary pop-up (24-48 hour) event/Non-F&B business (Munirevs):

If you have questions regarding out-of-city business licenses, please contact: salestax@c3gov.com

Assistance with MUNIRevs website, please contact:
Phone: 1-888-751-1911
blt.str.support@govos.com
Support available Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The city does not issue licenses for peddlers (selling door-to-door), permanent outdoor food vendor stands, and roadside stands.

Marijuana Licensing

Review the steps required to apply for a marijuana business license as well as other useful information necessary for operating within the city.

Marijuana licensing process and steps

Liquor Licensing

A liquor license is required to sell liquor in Commerce City.

Liquor licensing process steps and contacts

Zoning Verification Letters

To begin your application for a Zoning Verification Letter, please visit eTRAKiT Portal page.

Zoning Verification Letter applications can be found in the Projects Module.

Food Truck Buffer Map

Mobile Vendors interested in operating in Commerce City can use the map on this page to identify locations where they can operate in the City. This page is provided as a reference only. Interested parties should contact the Commerce City Code Enforcement department for questions about a specific location. This map is accurate as of July 31, 2026. The map depends on frequently changing conditions related to food services, residential uses, and school facilities. Although this map may be used as a guideline for potentially eligible sites, it is not determinative. Food truck applications are reviewed individually at the time they are submitted, and the eligibility of specific sites may change.

View the map in a separate tab. 

 

     

The map shows the location of and distance buffers a mobile vendor must comply with to operate at that location.

Separation requirements from the code reflected on this map:

  • BLUE = Residential - 100 ft. from residential dwellings (all hours)
  • LIGHT BLUE = Residential - 300 ft. from residential dwellings (9:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.)
  • RED = Food associated business - 175 ft. from businesses offering prepared food for sale to the public while those businesses are open
  • ORANGE = School - 300 ft. from schools during school hours
  • GREEN = Potentially eligible vendor sites, with property owner permission and valid permit

For questions please contact:

Commerce City Code Enforcement

Phone: 303-227-8860

South Platte Crossing - 6th floor
7190 Colorado Blvd.
Commerce City, CO  80022

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Inspector Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.