The holiday closure schedule is approved in December for the following calendar year by the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners and outlines the days that La Plata County offices will be closed for business in observance of holidays.
Business licenses are not required in the unicorporated areas of the county; however, land use permission is required. For additional information about land use permits, call the Planning Department at (970) 382-6263. For businesses in the local municipalities (Bayfield, Durango, or Ignacio) click here.
Doing Business in La Plata County
The La Plata County Code is a compilation of all county ordinances and resolutions of a general and permanent nature.
Liquor licenses must be obtained for events at which alcoholic beverages will be served or sold. Licensing information for liquor sales in La Plata County, outside city or town limits, can be found on the liquor license page.