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Home / Local Government/ Departments / Finance

Finance

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The Finance Department performs all financial functions for the City of Lakewood: accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, cash and debt management, investments, sales and use tax revenue collection, utility billing, purchasing, shipping, receiving and mailroom services and real property management. The Finance Department also collects public improvement fees on behalf of the Lakewood Reinvestment Authority and the Plaza Metropolitan District. 

Business Licensing & Tax

License, file and pay returns for your business. Learn more about sales and use tax, public improvement fees and find resources and publications.

Budgets

The Finance Administration Division coordinates and compiles the citywide budget document.

Financial Reports

The ACFR includes the City of Lakewood financial statements and complies with City Charter, generally accepted accounting principles and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

Bids and Open Solicitations

The City of Lakewood is funded by tax dollars. As such, the city's purchasing procedures have been established to ensure that open, fair and competitive means are used to purchase goods and services in the most economical way.

Economic Development

Visit the Economic Development page to explore business resources, learn about the development process, and discover how the City of Lakewood supports business growth and investment.

Contact Us

Phone

303-987-7600

Fax

303-987-7662

Location

Civic Center South Building, First Floor
480 S. Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO
80226
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Hours

  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday
    • 09:00 AM–04:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    • 09:00 AM–04:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    • 09:00 AM–04:00 PM
  • Thursday
    • 09:00 AM–04:00 PM
  • Friday
    • 09:00 AM–04:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed

The Mailroom operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Customer Service

Report concerns, get answers to questions

Mission Statement

"Provide a responsive fiscal and asset management foundation to meet the needs of the community through professional, knowledgeable and ethical services."

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