The City of Cripple Creek requires a business license for all businesses operating inside city limits.
- The annual license fee is $150.00 for a new, $75.00 for a second year, and $25.00 thereafter. It covers a one-year period ending December 31 of each calendar year. (Late fees will apply for delinquent renewals per city code.)
- Charitable or tax-exempt organizations must be licensed but are exempt from the license fee.
- Licenses are nontransferable from person to person.
Find the 2025 Business License Application Here
Find the 2026 Business License Application Here
All short-term rentals must be licensed within the city limits, and there is a strict proximity enforcement policy. Reach out to the clerk [at] cripple-creek.co.us (Clerk's Office) for information on the process.