Massage facilities are any place of business where massage therapy or full-body massage is practiced or administered. Any business operating within unincorporated Douglas County that meets this definition is required to obtain a Massage Facility License. Information on licensing for a new facility, licenses for existing facilities, and the exemption process can be located below. To view the Ordinance and Resolution click here.
You can also contact Planning Resources Staff at 303-660-7460 or [email protected] for additional information or assistance.
Massage facilities in operation as of May 11, 2023, and which continue to operate after that date in unincorporated Douglas County will be processed under the procedures for a license transfer. Those businesses need to submit a complete application on or before December 31, 2023.
New massage facilities need to have a massage facility license prior to opening for business. New license requests will be heard by the licensing authority who will make the decision on approval or denial of license applications.
Both new and existing/transfer applications require criminal background checks as part of the application process. A checklist is also provided for assistance in completing the application.
If your business will operate under one of the allowed exemptions within the definition in the ordinance, you are eligible to submit a request for an exemption from the licensing requirements. Those business types that are eligible are listed below. For additional information, please see Section 1(n) of Ordinance NO. O-023-001. Please see the exemption request form for submittal requirements, which will vary based upon business type.
Businesses eligible to submit an exemption request:
