Liquor Licenses

Fees Waived in 2021

In tandem with Senate Bill 20B-001, Town Administrator Malcolm Fleming signed an emergency order on December 18, 2020, waiving local liquor license fees for applications from December 7, 2020 - December 7, 2021. The emergency order will provide relief to restaurants and other liquor licensed establishments impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

More

• FAQ for State Liquor License Fees Waived
• Bulletin 20-27 from State
• Bulletin from Town of Erie
• Fee Schedule
• Town of Erie Emergency Order

Waived - Application Fee

The Application fee for a new liquor license is $1,000 has been waived through December 7, 2021. See the fee schedule for renewal, transfer of ownership, or other fees.

Waived - Retail License Fee

The Retail License Fee has been waived through December 7, 2021. See the 'Local Fee City' and liquor license type on the fee schedule.

Waived - State License Fee

The State License Fee has been waived through December 7, 2021. See the fee by liquor license type on the fee schedule.

State and local fees that are waived:
_{Limited Winery License (44-3-403, C.R.S.); Beer and Wine License (44-3-411, C.R.S.); Hotel and Restaurant License (44-3-413, C.R.S.) and related optional premises; Resort Complex to include related facilities; Campus Liquor Complex to include related facilities; Tavern License (44-3-414, C.R.S.); Optional Premise License (44-3-415, C.R.S.); Retail Gaming Tavern License (44-3-416, C.R.S.); Brew Pub License (44-3-417, C.R.S.); Club License (44-3-418, C.R.S.); Arts License (44-3-419, C.R.S.); Racetrack License (44-3-420, C.R.S.); Vintner’s Restaurant License (44-3-422, C.R.S.); Distillery Pub License (44-3-426, C.R.S.); Lodging and Entertainment License (44-3-428, C.R.S.); Fermented Malt Beverage (FMB) On-Premises License (44-4-107(1)(b), C.R.S.); FMB On-and-Off Premises License (44-4-107(1)(c), C.R.S.).} 

Renewal Application

Please file your renewal application with all documentation and payment to the Town Clerk's Office no later than 45 days before your license expiration. 

If you have had a violation during the last year, you will be required to attend a hearing.

New Applicants

Please file your completed application, including all documentation and payment, to the Town Clerk's Office no later than 45 days before the desired scheduled hearing. 

The Erie Liquor License Authority holds public hearings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Erie Municipal and Courts (1000 Telleen Ave.).

Liquor at Events

As Secretary to the Local Liquor License Authority, the Town Clerk issues all permits for liquor at events. The Parks and Recreation Department manages all other aspects of permitting the event.

First, complete the Special Event application and all documentation, including the liquor application and payment, no later than 60 days before the event. 

• The local fee is $100
• There are two types of special event liquor permits:
  • malt, vinous, and spirituous liquor (state fee $25/day)
  • fermented malt beverages (state fee $10/day)

Entertainment District

The Town of Erie exercises its local option to allow common consumption areas. The one common consumption area is located in historic downtown Erie.

Tastings

The Town of Erie Municipal Code authorizes alcoholic beverage tastings for licensed retail liquor stores and liquor-licensed drugstores. The establishment must notify the Town Clerk of the intended date, location, and hours of tasting 72 hours prior to the event.

Transfer of Ownership

Retail/Transfer of Ownership Liquor License

The licensing process generally takes months to complete and includes attending a public hearing and posting public notices.

•  File your completed application, including all documentation and payment to the Town Clerk's Office no later than 45 days (or 60 days for special events) before the desired scheduled Public Hearing. 
• Post your public notice 10 days before the Public Hearing.