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Finance and Purchasing
The City of Aspen's Finance Department is responsible for administering all financial record keeping and reporting functions for the City of Aspen. Several of the functions handled by Finance include:
- Compiling and producing the fiscal budget, monthly and annual financial statements for the City and for all component unit operations where the City has an interest;
- Maintaining debt and treasury management, internal audits, budget monitoring and procurement controls for fair and cost-effective purchasing, and other general financial functions;
- Supporting and advising City departments, the City Manager, and City Council in all matters that include a financial component, fiscal policy and strategic planning; and
- Overseeing the financial activities of the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority (APCHA).
Finance is located on the 2nd level of the new City Hall, adjacent to the Pitkin County Library building and across the street from Rio Grande Park.
At this location, customers can:
- Gain assistance on real estate transfer tax exemptions and/or computation and payment. The City can accept forms via e-mail, through the online portal (Simplifile) and over-the-counter.
- Learn how to obtain a business license and/or remitting tax using the City’s online portal (MuniRevs).
- Inquire about City of Aspen budget details, fees, procurement rules, etc.
Options for Making Payments to the City:
Mailed Payment Option | Online Payment Option | |
Development Fees - include permit # on checks | City of Aspen c/o Community Dev. Dept 427 Rio Grande Pl Aspen, CO 81611 | Salesforce Application Portal |
Business License and Tax Remittance | City of Aspen c/o Finance Dept 427 Rio Grande Pl Aspen, CO 81611 | MuniRevs Portal |
Water & Electric Utility Payments - include account # | City of Aspen c/o Finance Dept 427 Rio Grande Pl Aspen, CO 81611 | Invoice Cloud Online Portal |
Parking Tickets - include ticket # on checks - do not mail cash | City of Aspen c/o Parking Dept 427 Rio Grande Pl Aspen, CO 81611 | T2 Online Portal |
Traffic Violations / Tickets - include tickets on checks - do not mail cash | City of Aspen c/o Clerk's Office 427 Rio Grande Pl Aspen, CO 81611 | credit card payments can be taken over the phone, if needed |
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Finance and Purchasing
Physical Address
427 Rio Grande Pl
2nd Floor
Aspen, CO 81611
Phone: 970-920-5040
For all tax and business licensing questions email Aspen Sales Tax.
For all purchasing questions email Procurement.
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