Retail Tobacco Licensing

Any business selling tobacco or tobacco products in the City and County of Broomfield must obtain a State tobacco license and a City and County tobacco license, and must comply with the Colorado Tobacco Code and the City of County of Broomfield Vaping and Tobacco Regulations. 

State of Colorado Tobacco Licensing

For information on how to apply for your State of Colorado Tobacco License, please visit: 

Tobacco Enforcement from the Colorado State Department of Revenue. 

For questions related to the State of Colorado Tobacco License requirements, please contact: 

Tobacco Licensing: email DOR_LEDTOBACCO@state.co.us or by phone 303-205-2300.

City and County of Broomfield Tobacco License 

Basic Information on Obtaining a Tobacco License

Proximity Restrictions

The new ordinance requires all businesses that sell tobacco products to be located at least 500 feet away from schools. However, businesses that obtain a license before October 31, 2020 will be exempt from the proximity restrictions. To check if your business is within 500 feet of a Broomfield school, you can use Broomfield’s Tobacco Retailer Map Tool link to ensure that your business is not in a prohibited zone.

New Applications

Step 1:  Complete your application: City and County of Broomfield Tobacco License Application.
  
Step 2: After your application is submitted, you will receive an invoice by email within 5 business days to complete the payment process.

Step 3: Proceed to payment with your invoice and submit the $300 annual license fee: https://myhealthdepartment.com/broomfield.

  • Payment can be made with a credit card, debit card or eCheck. If using the eCheck option, you will be required to provide bank account information, including:
    • account number,
    • check routing number,
    • bank name and
    • account holder name.
  • You will receive an email confirmation that your payment has been made.

Step 4: Following the review and approval of the application, your Tobacco License will be mailed to you at the location to be licensed.

Step 5: If you do not have a tax license already, you are required to obtain a Broomfield Sales Tax License and a State of Colorado Sales Tax License after applying for a City and County of Broomfield Tobacco License. New businesses that need to apply for sales tax licenses can apply at Broomfield's Sales Tax website.

Renewals

The application and fee payment are submitted online together.

Step 1: The renewal time period is June 1 - August 15. You will receive an invoice by mail with your invoice number and amount to be paid at time of application.

Step 2:  Complete your application before submitting payment: City and County of Broomfield Tobacco License Application.  

Step 3: Proceed to payment and submit the $300 annual license fee: https://myhealthdepartment.com/broomfield.

  • Payment must be made immediately following the submission of your application.
  • Payment can be made with a credit card, debit card or eCheck. If using the eCheck option, you will be required to provide bank account information, including:
    • account number,
    • check routing number,
    • bank name and
    • account holder name.
  • You will receive an email confirmation that your payment has been made.

Step 4: Following the review and approval of the application, your Tobacco License will be mailed to you at the location to be licensed.

Need to Make a Change to Your License?

To update contact information or report changes in corporation, LLC,  or ownership, please complete the steps below.

Step 1: Download the Report of Changes Corporation, Limited Liability Company and Partnership Broomfield City and County Tobacco License.

Step 2: Print form and complete. 

Step 3: Mail completed form and supporting documentation to:

Tobacco Licensing
Broomfield Public Health and Environment
100 Spader Way
Broomfield CO, 80020

Resources for Businesses

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