Business Services
Your comprehensive resource for business support, incentives, and programs designed to help your company start, grow, and thrive in Adams County.
Comprehensive Support for Your Business Success
Our Economic Development team ensures all businesses have access to the resources they need to succeed. From site selection and navigating the review and approval process to financial incentives and market research, we provide comprehensive support at every stage of your business journey. Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur, expanding an existing operation, or relocating to Adams County, our team of experts is here to guide you through processes, connect you with partners, and help you access the programs and incentives that will drive your success.
Explore Our Business Programs & Services
Discover the full range of programs, incentives, and resources available to support your business in Adams County.
Enterprise Zones
Take advantage of state income tax credits and sales tax exemptions through Colorado’s Enterprise Zone Program. Businesses in economically distressed areas can earn credits for job training (12% of costs), new employees ($1,100+ per employee), and business personal property investments (3% credit), among others.
Business Resources
Access comprehensive support, including site selection assistance, business navigation services, permitting guidance, and connections to our network of training, workforce, development, and economic development partners at the municipal, regional, and state levels.
Community Loan Funds
Access capital through our revolving loan fund partnership with Colorado Enterprise Fund. The program provides loans for working capital, equipment, inventory, lease payments, and debt consolidation.
Business Registration
Join our Business Registration Program to receive updates on county resources, business tips, and relevant news. This online platform keeps Adams County businesses informed about new resources, programs, grants, and other support services and opportunities.
Incentives
Benefit from performance-based financial and non-financial incentives executed on a case-by-case basis for commercial development. We help guide you through the process and work with you to layer county incentives on top of state and local programs where applicable.
Opportunity Zones
Explore investment opportunities in Adams County’s nine designated Opportunity Zones. Through our partnership with the Opportunity Exchange, we connect local businesses seeking capital with Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds to turn projects into reality.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Economic Development team understands business owners have a lot of questions. Through our work at the county, and in collaboration with other divisions, we’ve identified the following as the most common questions for starting, operating, or owning a business in Adams County.
Adams County does not have a business license requirement. However, it is required at the state and city levels. If you are located in a city or town, you will need to license your business with your local government as well as register your business with the Colorado Secretary of State. Though the county does not have a required business license, we do have a voluntary business registration program.
There are mailing addresses within unincorporated Adams County that state your city as Denver, even if you/your business are not actually located in the City or County of Denver. This is why it is important to know your jurisdiction. To see if you are located in Adams County, please visit our GIS Interactive Map page and search your address within our Basic Web Map.
No, Adams County does not issue TCOs. For additional information, please contact our Building Safety team.
To perform work in unincorporated Adams County, you must register as a contractor through our E-Permit Center. For work within local municipalities, please check with each jurisdiction for its requirements.
You can check the status of your applications by logging into your E-Permit Center account, or you can contact our E-Permit Center to inquire about the current status of your application by calling 720.523.6800.
Adams County’s only utility service is stormwater. We maintain the stormwater infrastructure through our Public Works Department. Energy (electric and natural gas), broadband, and water and sewage are provided by various private and quasi-governmental entities.
We do not have a license or permit specific to home occupations; however, you must abide by our Development Standards and Regulations. Information for Home Occupations as it relates to our Standards and Regulations can be found in section 4-03-03-02-07.
If you are parking a commercial vehicle on your property that is over 10,000 lbs gross vehicle weight (GVW), a permit is required. Regulations can be found in section 4-03-03-02-14.
Our Assessor’s Office can assist you in learning more about property taxes for properties in Adams County. They can be reached at assessor@adcogov.org or 720.523.6038.
You can search property profiles for records, or you can submit a CORA request for more detailed records(inspections, certificates of occupancy, etc.).
• To search for a property, visit: gisapp.adcogov.org/PropertySearch
• For more information on CORA, and to find our Department Contact List, visit: adcogov.org/
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Contact our Planner of the Day for information regarding land use, zoning, subdivisions, principal use, performance standards, etc. at 720.523.6800 or email cedd-plan@adcogov.org.
Contact our Public Works Department at 720.523.6875 or publicworks@adcogov.org. For a list of current Public Works projects, please visit adcogov.org/public-works-projects.
No, you must have an approved, separate facility to operate a body art establishment in Adams County.
Yes, ACHD does require a special event body art license, and an inspection may be conducted as well. Please call 303.288.6816 for more information.
No, ACHD does not license pools, but ACHD does charge an inspection fee, and they inspect public and semi-public pools twice a year.
There are three options for submitting your plans for review with the ACHD: In person, by mail, or through the online portal.