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1. Do I need to apply for a Business License?

Colby does not require a business license. If your business will be located in your home, a "Home Occupation Permit" is required.

Contact the Code Enforcement Officer for further information. (785) 460-4413 code@cityofcolby.com
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2. What are City Hall’s hours of operation?

City Hall’s normal business hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Our offices are closed for all major holidays.

You may contact City Hall at (785) 460-4400. City Hall is located at 585 N Franklin Ave, South of Fike Park.

If you have a utility emergency after hours, please call the Colby Police Department at 460-4460.

3. What is the City's current Population?

The City of Colby is a city of the 2nd class under Kansas State Statute with a population of 5,030.

4. How are my taxes determined?

Property tax, also called ad valorem, is the single most important revenue source available to Kansas cities. The tax rate is figured by dividing: Total amount of dollars which must be collected from property taxes by the total assessed valuation of all taxable property in the taxing district, times the assessed valuation. See example using budget numbers for 2007: $ 1,169,032 = Tax Rate of .033118 divided by $35,300,047 or 33.118 mills 33.118/1,000 x $100,000 (estimated assessed value of home)= $3,311.70 Prop. Tax. See Finance, Budget & Taxes page for additional information.

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