City of Lakewood

Telephone
(303) 987-7683

E-mail
pifsection@lakewood.org

Fax
(303) 987-7662

Elk Valley Public
Improvement Corp

Telephone
(303) 271-1784

Fax
(303) 279-6541

General Information

The Public Improvement Fee (PIF) at the Colorado Mills retail center is 1.4% on all sales transactions. The PIF is specifically a fee and NOT a tax; therefore, it becomes a part of the overall cost of the sale/service and is subject to sales tax.

The PIF is collected for the benefit of Elk Valley Public Improvement Corporation and is used to finance some of the public improvements surrounding the Colorado Mills Retail Center. The City of Lakewood is collecting the PIF on behalf of Elk Valley Public Improvement Corporation and its Trustee, Wells Fargo. Please review the Public Improvement Fee Information for more examples and detailed information. PIF Brochure-(PDF file).

Remitting the PIF

2012 PIF Schedule -(PDF file)

The 2011 PIF Schedule -(PDF file) PIF Instructions - (PDF File) and payment must be received by the 20th day of the month following the preceding calendar month, unless the 20th falls on a holiday or weekend. If the 20th falls on a holiday or weekend, the PIF Schedule and payment are due the next business day. A postmark of the 20th will not be accepted as timely filing.

Payments must be made payable to Wells Fargo Bank West, N.A., As Trustee and mailed to Elk Valley Public Improvement Corp., c/o City of Lakewood Revenue Division, P.O. Box 280989, Lakewood, CO 80228-0989

Overnight payments must be addressed to the CIty of Lakewood Finance Department located at 480 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, Colorado 80226-3127. Payments may also be dropped off at the same address during business hours.

Attention Special Event Vendors!

If your event will be held at Colorado Mills Mall, please contact the PIF staff at pifsection@lakewood.org or (303) 987-7683 to obtain the corret PIF and tax rate information.

All businesses operating in Lakewood must obtain a Sales or Use Tax License. Service businesses that do not “sell” anything must obtain a City Use Tax License. The licensing process ensures that the City has current emergency notification information and that the area is properly zoned for your business activity. You will not need a separate PIF License; the tenant information from the Sales or Use Tax License Application will be used to establish your PIF Account. Sales Tax License Application-(PDFfile)

Changes

To make changes to your PIF account such as closing your account or changing your addresses, telephone numbers, and type of business, please contact the PIF section at (303) 987-7683. The attached form can also be used for changes to your PIF Account. PIF Account Change Form-(PDF file)