Welcome to the City of Centennial's business resource guide for starting and operating a business. This guide includes helpful information and resources in a easy to navigate format. Below are some quick links to get started or you can scroll through the full guide for additional information.
Centennial's Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
The City of Centennial is a connected community, where neighborhoods matter, education is embraced, businesses are valued, and innovation absolute.
Mission Driven to provide exceptional service to the Centennial community.
Values Collaborative, Intentional, Service-Oriented, Innovative
Welcome to Centennial! We’re proud to be home to a vibrant and diverse business community. Our vision is simple: Centennial is a connected city where neighborhoods matter, education is embraced, businesses are valued, and innovation is essential. As you establish your business here, know that the City is committed to supporting your success. From local resources and permitting assistance to opportunities for networking and collaboration, we’re here to help. Explore all that Centennial offers and join us in building a thriving community. Warm Regards, Christine Sweetland, Mayor of Centennial
Economic Development
Centennial's access to an educated workforce, superior infrastructure and predictable policies provide an environment where businesses flourish.
Get Connected
Email us: ED@centennialco.gov. Schedule an appointment with Business Services Specialist. Sign up for our Centennial Business News or SPARK updates.
Small Business Support
Business Retention, Expansion & Engagement
Identifying growth opportunities that lead to the creation of new jobs and private investment.
Establishing relationships between businesses and local networks, such as industry associations and business support organizations. Understanding the needs of Centennial's businesses and developing trusted relationships allows the City to provide an environment where businesses flourish.
Our business and expansion services aim to assist and support a strong business ecosystem and economy in Centennial and the south metro Denver region.
How can we best support your business in Centennial?
Centennial Business Resources
The following resources include networking and consulting opportunities for your business along with industry partnerships and economic data.
Networking
Consulting
Sales Tax & Business Licensing
The City of Centennial is a home rule City and administers and collects its own sales tax. Centennial tax and licensing laws may differ from those of other local jurisdictions and the State of Colorado.
The Centennial Municipal Code imposes a sales tax upon the purchase price paid for tangible personal property and certain taxable services purchased, sold, leased or rented in the City. Read about our Sales Tax Rates.
We offer informational guides that are summaries of the relevant Centennial tax law for the topic, industry or business segment indicated. Read about our important Tax Information and Guides.
The City’s Business Registration program is an important registration process that allows the City to know the number, type, location and size of the businesses located in and doing business in the City. Read about our Business License requirements.
Liquor Licensing
Liquor license applications require approval of both the City of Centennial and the State of Colorado Department of Revenue, Liquor Enforcement Division. For most licensing matters, local approval must be obtained prior to final approval by the State Liquor Enforcement Division. Our City Clerk's Office manages Liquor License applications for Centennial.
Community Development
Planning and Zoning
We ensure development in the City of Centennial occurs in a safe, orderly, functional and attractive manner. Our goal is to protect and enhance the vibrancy of our built environment and local economy. We lead the City's development review process, along with Centennial Public Works and other public service providers. Much of our focus includes the following:
- Annexations
- Development Review
- Land Subdivisions and Platting
- Site Inspections
- Zoning and Rezoning Requests
Land Development Code
The Land Development Code (LDC) is the primary set of development and zoning regulations for the City of Centennial. The policies found in Centennial NEXT and Sub-Area Plans compliment the regulations in the LDC.
Future Land Use
In order for the City of Centennial to develop in a strategic and intentional way, the City has adopted a number of long-range planning studies to guide the growth and development of the City.
- Call our Planning and Zoning hotline: 303-754-3308
- Email Planning and Zoning: centennialplanning@centennialco.gov
Building
The Building Division manages permits and inspections for construction projects, approves contractor licenses and much more.
Do You Need a Building Permit?
A building permit is required if your project involves constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing or changing the occupancy of a building or structure. Additionally, a permit is required for any work on electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems.
- Call the Building hotline: 303-754-3321
- Email the Building Division: buildingdivision@centennialco.gov
Sign Regulations
A permit is required for all new signs and replacement of, or modifications to existing signs. These regulations apply to permanent and temporary signs.
Temporary Signs
With some exceptions, banners, flags, sidewalk signs and other similar elements may be permitted as a temporary sign through an approved Temporary Sign Permit. Review our Temporary Sign Guide for helpful information.
Centennial Fiber Infrastructure
The City of Centennial owns a 55-mile, 432-fiber strand dark fiber network that connects key City assets and provides fiber leasing opportunities for businesses and internet service providers. The City’s network also offers connectivity options to multiple data centers in the Denver Metro area, including 910Telecom, Coresite, Databank and Flexential. Centennial offers flexible lease options suited to the needs of our business community members and is able to expand the network to underserved areas. If you’re interested in leasing from the City’s dark fiber network for a point-to-point lease connecting your facilities or to connect to a data center, please email FiberWorks@CentennialCO.gov or call 303-325-8000 for more information.