Sales and Use Tax General Information

To Do Business in Longmont

Sales Tax Rates

City of Longmont = 3.275%
State of Colorado = 2.90%
RTD = 1.00%
Cultural = 0.20%
Boulder County = 0.65%
TOTAL Combined Sales Tax Rate in Longmont: 8.025%

Licenses you will need to do business in Longmont:

sales tax application	City of Longmont Sales Tax License: The one time license fee is $25.00. License processing may take up to ten (10) working days from the date the application is received by the City. To request one via email: sue.marcott@ci.longmont.co.us (303) 651-8672
lawful presence form	Sole Proprietors also need to complete a lawful presence form.
http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/code_enf/ord/home_occ.htm	If you operate a business out of your home you will need to fill complete a home occupation form.
http://www.revenue.state.co.us/main/home.asp	State of Colorado business registration.
checklist	A checklist of contacts that may be helpful to your business.
http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/planning/maps/index.htm	The City Map is located at planning division page under "other maps" at the bottom of the page.
Sales Tax Chart	This chart shows how much Sales Tax to charge.
FAQ	Frequently Asked Questions
Automatic Return(Excel Spreadsheet) 2009 Return Form
Telephone Occupation Tax Ordinance	Telecommunication Providers that offer local exchange service in Longmont must comply with the ordinance. The occupation tax is $7.5718 per line, per year based on the line count provided to the City by the vendor as of June 30 of each year.

Please check with the City Clerk's office for special licensing requirements required by City Code:

Amusement rides & carnivals

Auctioneers
Junk, secondhand dealers and pawnbrokers
Establishments that serve liquor
Massage therapists & massage establishments
Ice cream vendors
Use of Public Places for mobile vending cart, ambulatory vendor, special events
Youth vendors

Special Licensing requirements through the Building Inspection Division for:

in-home businesses

Special Licensing requirements through the Parks and Forestry Division for:

Tree trimming, planting and tree removal businesses