In the State of Colorado, we utilize a dual licensing process. A dual process requires review and approval from the Local Licensing Authority before approval from the State Liquor Enforcement Division. Licenses for the sale of Alcoholic Beverages are administered by the Local Licensing Authority. The City Clerk acts as liaison and serves as the Secretary to the Authority. 

Liquor Licensing Information

Businesses desiring a liquor license within the City of Loveland must first apply to the Local Licensing Authority. The Authority conducts hearings and makes findings on whether to grant or deny a liquor license. Applicants unfamiliar with the lengthy and detailed application process may want to consult an attorney. 

Application forms and fees do change often and the State posts their current forms (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/enforcement/liquor-forms-number) , please check with the State or contact  Clerk@CityofLoveland.org to verify current processes and fees or general questions. Once you're ready to submit your application, please email or call to make an appointment to submit.

 Applying for a new liquor license? You can download the application packet here:

New LLA Application Packet

Please contact the Clerk's Office to arrange a meeting to review requirements and application steps - application materials must be submitted in accordance with the schedule of hearing dates. New applications must be filed 45 days before a hearing for full consideration.

 All licensees and applicants can familiarize themselves with the schedule of local and state fees, including the occupational tax here: City and State Fee Schedule, July 7, 2022

The New License process:

• Initial 15-minute consult (optional, but recommended) in-person or via Zoom.
• 45-minute submittal meeting: all paperwork and fees submitted, Licensing Authority Meeting date is set.
• At least 15 days prior to the meeting date applicants must contact the building department at 970-962-2505to begin permit applications. Applicants must contact Loveland Fire and Rescue Authority to arrange an inspection by calling 970-962-2497. If public property is to be used for a patio or any part of an establishment, applicants must contact public works for an encroachment permit at least 15 days before the meeting date at 970-962-2606.
• 15 days before Meeting: all paperwork must be completed and all information must be provided for full consideration. This includes fingerprinting/background checks.
• 7-14 days before LLA Meeting: Boundary map and petition packet are provided to applicant.
• 10 days before meeting: Petition packet is submitted by 5pm to the Clerk's Office.
• 30 days after meeting: findings report is issued, police department inspection is scheduled. Licenses are issued after final inspections are passed, occupational tax is due within 10 days of license issuance. 

Fingerprinting is now ONLY being accepted via digital printing, you may find a digital fingerprinting agency by going to the State's website:   https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/employment-background-checks   
scroll down to Liquor License and click on the plus sign; then click on the "Local (City/County) Liquor Licensure" - and proceed from there to get an appointment to get printed.  

Quick Links:

Local Licensing Authority Fee Schedule

City of Loveland Occupational Tax 

Rules & Procedures -Adopted June 21 2018

Department of Revenue - State information:

The State Website has the below information and other topics relating to Liquor:

• Bulletins
• Senate Bills
• State forms
• Rules & Regulations
• Beer and Liquor Code

LOCATION OF LIQUOR LICENSES IN LOVELAND

If you are submitting a New Application or Transfer of ownership application, please call to schedule an appointment with the City Clerk's Office at (970) 962-2000 #9 or emailclerk@CityofLoveland.org

Get your Server Training Certificate through a FREE class at the Loveland Police Department. Upcoming Classes are available on February 13th, May 8th, September 12th, and December 12th. 

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