Obtaining a liquor license in Town of Breckenridge is a privilege, not a right. Liquor licenses are issued by both the State and the Town of Breckenridge. The Town cannot issue the local license until the State has reviewed and approved the application and issued the State license.

Current Rules and Regulations 

Liquor Licensing in the Town of Breckenridge is governed by the Town Code and State Law, Rules, and Regulations.  

Click here for a link to the Breckenridge Town Code

Click here for a link to the Colorado Department of Revenue - Liquor Enforcement Division for state liquor code, rules, and regulations. 

 Applications for Liquor Licenses and Permit

Please email liquor@townofbreckenridge.com to receive a Liquor Application and Permit

Packets may be emailed, or hard copies are available at the Town Clerk’s Office at 150 Ski Hill Road. Applicants must call ahead at (970) 547 - 3127 to ensure the appropriate document packet is prepared. Scheduled appointments are required for new applicants.

Types of Applications

• New Application 
• Renewal Application 
• Transfer of Ownership
• Special Events Permit 
• Art Gallery Permit 
• Bed and Breakfast Permit 
• Tasting Permit
• Changes and Modifications of Premises
• Manager Registration 

Please click here for the Current Colorado Liquor Fee Schedule 

Local Licensing Authority and Program Administration

The Local Licensing Authority meets the third Tuesday of every month starting at 9:00 a.m. at 150 Ski Hill Road in Council Chambers or virtually via a Zoom webinar.

The Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk administer the liquor licensing program and work directly with each applicant to prepare their application before appearing before the Licensing Authority.

In liquor licensing there are many levels of licensing that may occur. Levels include but are not limited to the licensing of a new business, designating a new manager, altering an existing premise, changing an entity’s LLC or Corporate structure, changing the location of the business, or changing a trade name.

For more information about the liquor licensing process, laws or upcoming meetings of the Licensing Authority, call (970) 547-3127 or email liquor@townofbreckenridge.com. 

Open Container Law

Due to open container laws in the Town of Breckenridge, it is illegal to consume alcoholic beverages in most unlicensed, public locations. In the State of Colorado, it is illegal for a customer to bring an opened or unopened bottle of alcohol onto a licensed or unlicensed premises for consumption. It is prohibited to purchase or serve any alcoholic beverage to persons under the age of 21.

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