Business Licensing
Town of Keystone Business Licensing
The Town of Keystone has officially launched our business licensing program.
There is a nominal annual license fee of $50 to cover administrative costs of the program.
All businesses operating within the Keystone town limits will need to obtain a business license by July 1, 2025. Please fill out the application embedded on this page to apply for your business license.
Business Licensing Established and Annual Fees Set
On February 25, 2025, the Keystone Town Council approved an ordinance establishing a new business licensing program. Implementation of business licensing will allow the Town of Keystone to be aware of all of the business activity in the Town of Keystone. This will help make sure the Town can reach out and maintain contact with businesses to protect the property, health, welfare, peace and safety of the Keystone Community.
Business owners with a presence in the Town of Keystone, please be aware that a new business licensing program is going into effect on July 1, 2025. The Town is beginning outreach right now to notify local businesses. Licenses will officially be issued and go into effect beginning July 1, 2025, and be valid until June 30, 2026.
The Town Council passed Resolution 2025-09, Establishing the Business License Fees, on March 11, 2025. The annual license fee is $50 and a fee for a Peddler / Solicitor / Transient Vendor is $25. These small fees are meant to cover the administrative costs associated with administering the licenses.
Reach out to the Town Clerk with more questions at clerk@keystoneco.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
The Town enforces many rules and regulations to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all residents and visitors. Establish a licensing program helps Town staff monitor administrative, zoning, and code compliance amongst businesses in town. It will also provide a valuable tool for business and community outreach.
Yes, however, you will only need a peddler / solicitor / transient vendor license. These licenses are $25 per day and will not exceed $50.
Religious organizations, charitable organizations, hospitals, schools, governments, persons exempt under federal or Colorado law, special events licensed by the Town of Keystone, wholesale businesses, businesses without a physical presence in the town or only incidental presence in the town, minor operated businesses, entertainment for which there is no charge, yard sales, and Short-Term Rentals that have an active Short-Term Rental license are all exempt from the Town's business licensing program.