Business Sales Tax License

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GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE: All businesses operating in Evans must submit an application to the City for a Business & Sales Tax License. Even businesses that do not sell anything tangible need to obtain the license. The licensing procedure insures that the city has current emergency notification information and that the area is properly zoned for that particular business activity. License application forms are available by clicking on the link below or from the Sales Tax Department.

BUSINESS REGISTRATION FOR ALL BUSINESSES LOCATED INSIDE EVANS CITY LIMITS:

If your business is located inside Evans city limits, you are required to complete our two-page paper application form which is available below.

Questions on completing the two-page paper application can be directed to:

• salestax@evanscolorado.gov
• (970) 475-1109

BUSINESS REGISTRATION FOR ALL BUSINESSES LOCATED OUTSIDE EVANS CITY LIMITS:

If your business is located outside Evans city limits, you are required to complete our online application form. Click the link below to access the online application form.

 https://evansco.casellecommunity.com/login

Sales/Use Tax Information

When did the City of Evans start self-collection of sales tax?

City of Evans began self-collection of sales tax January 1, 2011.

What is Evans sales tax rate?

As of January 1, 2026  the total sales tax rate in the City is 8.4%. This rate is made up of the following components:
City of Evans              4.5%

Evans Fire Protection Dist 1.00% (Collected by the State of Colorado for Evans Fire Protection Dist)
State of Colorado     2.9%

Total                           8.4%

Where do I file my Sales Tax Return?

Please update the sales tax division address to 1100 37^th Street, Evans, CO 80620-2036

To obtain forms from the Colorado Department of Revenue, click on the link at the bottom of the page.

 When do I charge customers the City sales tax?

The City sales tax is imposed on all sales (including food), leases or rentals of items sold in or delivered to Evans. Certain services such as cable TV, telephone, gas and electricity are also taxable. Professional services such as legal, advertising, and accounting services are generally not taxable.

What if I deliver the item/service to an address located outside of the City limits?

You should contact the city where the item is delivered to determine if you need to collect that city's tax.