Business Licenses

The City of Fruita requires that every person engaged in business obtain a Business License from the City of Fruita.   The fee for a Business License is $30 for the calendar year.  The Business License fee for businesses beginning operations after August 1st is $15 for the remainder of the calendar year. The following supplemental information may be required to be submitted along with your Business License Application.

• Home Occupation Permit Application (required if operating a business from your home in Fruita)
• Child Care Business License Attachment
• Solicitor's License (for door to door sales)

Links to the various Business License Application forms are provided below.  Please complete the Business License Application and any required supplemental forms and return to the City with appropriate payment.

Special Event Vendor Business License

Vendors participating in special events in Fruita are required to obtain a Special Event Vendor Business License.  The fee for this license is $15 for the calendar year. A link to the Special Event Vendor Business License Application form is provided below.  Please complete the application and return to the City with appropriate payment.

Other Licenses Required

The City also requires special licenses for pawn brokers, liquor establishments, salvage yards, kennel licenses, sidewalk restaurants, dance halls and coin operated amusement devices. Please contact the City Clerk's Office for information and application forms required for these licenses.