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Licensing

Business Licensing

Business licenses are administered by the City Clerk's Office. Application for a business license is made through the City Clerk's Office. 

There is a $30 application fee in addition to license fee(s), as well as for changes in location. 

The review process requires a minimum of two weeks, and approval must be obtained before a license may be issued.

Home-Based Businesses

License fees for home-based businesses are identical to those for standard licenses. The Special Use Permit needed to operate a home-based business require an application for a Special Use Permit through the Planning & Community Development Office.  There may be a one-time $50 review fee required.  The fee is assessed for administrative reviews that involve potential commercial impact to the neighborhood and public noticing to affected property owners.

Specific Licensing Information

Specialty licenses, bonds, insurance, or special use permits may be required in addition to the general business license.

Type of Business Special Licensing, Bond, Insurance or Use Permits Required
Excavators You are required to have a current $5,000 Excavator's Bond on file in the City Clerk's Office
Plumbers You are required to provide the City Clerk with a copy of your Master Plumber's License and a current $5,000 Bond.
Cross Connection Control Technician You are required to provide proof of insurance to the City Clerk's Office in addition to providing a current Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certificate (ABPA, ASSE or ABC) and a current Gauge Calibration Certificate.  You will pay your license fee plus the $50 cross connection control technician fee annually.
Tree Trimmers You are required to have proof of insurance on file in the City Clerk's Office in addition to passing a written test and a practical pruning exam administered by the Parks Department. After you pass both tests your business license will be processed. You will pay your license fee plus the $90 tree-trimmers fee annually.
Rafters You are required to provide an insurance policy naming the City of Durango as additional insured in the minimum amount of $500,000 when you submit your application.  You will pay your license fee plus a loading and unloading fee of $500 per year.
Massage Therapists

You are required to provide a copy of your State of Colorado Massage Therapist registration.

Any questions concerning these licenses can be addressed to Patsy Garcia, Licensing Technician, (970) 375-5010.

 





City Clerk

949 E 2nd Ave
Durango, CO 81301-5109
970-375-5010
clerk@ci.durango.co.us



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