The MDLC Board, in partnership with VISIT DENVER was successful in implementing Denver’s Tourism Improvement District.  The District was approved by the electors in November of 2018 and the 1% folio tax took effect on January 1, 2018.  Money generated from the tax will provide funding for:  1)  renovations to the Colorado Convention Center, 2) additional marketing funds for VISIT DENVER as appropriated by the TID Board and 3) beginning in year four, capital improvements to the Colorado Convention Center.

The short-term online rentals ordinance that was passed by the Denver City Council in 2016 requires that all short-term rentals all hosts register and remit lodger’s tax to the City.  Additional information on the City’s short-term rental ordinance and the online registration system can be found by clicking here.

MDLC continues to closely monitor the impact that homelessness is having on downtown and Denver’s tourism industry.  MDLC strongly believes that all current laws and ordinances should be enforced and continues to work with the Mayor and City Council on this important issue.

In October, 2017, the Denver City Council adopted revisions to the Security Guard Licensure ordinance.  This ordinance requires that all security guards, both in-house and third party, receive a license from the City prior to beginning work as a security guard.  Rulemaking for this ordinance will begin early in 2018 and the new ordinance will take effect in March.  For more information on the ordinance, including licensure requirements, please click here.

In November of 2017, Denver voters approved initiative 300, which created a four-year pilot program to allow businesses to apply for licenses to allow for the social consumption of marijuana.  Applicants for licenses must have approval from a city-registered neighborhood organization or Business Improvement District – for more information on social consumption licenses, please click here.