50-State Commercial Liquor License Costs & Quotas Directory
Compare state-mandated population quota caps, open vs control states, secondary market private license transfer valuations ($15,000 to $550,000+), and annual state renewal fees (Updated for 2026).
| State | Regulatory System | Quota Status | Est. Secondary Market Value | Annual State Renewal Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | Municipal Quota (1 per 3,000) | Strict Quota Cap | $350,000 – $750,000+ | $2,500/yr (Muni) |
| Pennsylvania | County Quota (1 per 3,000) | Strict Quota (R-License) | $175,000 – $480,000 | $700 – $1,800/yr |
| Florida | County Quota (1 per 7,500) | Strict Quota (4COP) | $220,000 – $550,000 | $1,820/yr |
| California | County Quota (1 per 2,000) | Strict Quota (Type 47/48) | $150,000 – $350,000 | $1,265 – $1,890/yr |
| Massachusetts | Municipal Quota Cap | Strict Quota (All-Alcohol) | $250,000 – $600,000 | $2,000 – $3,500/yr |
| Texas | Open Licensing (TABC) | No Quota Cap (Open) | $4,500 – $12,000 (State Fee) | $2,800 – $5,600/2-yrs |
| New York | Open Licensing (SLA) | No Quota Cap (Open) | $4,352 – $5,850 (State Fee) | $1,792/yr |
| Illinois | Local Municipal Discretion | Open / Local Discretion | $1,500 – $8,000 | $750 – $1,500/yr |
| Arizona | County Quota (Series 6/7) | Strict Quota (Series 6) | $120,000 – $240,000 | $1,650/yr |
| Ohio | Municipal / Township Quota | Strict Quota (D-5 Permit) | $25,000 – $45,000 | $2,344/yr |
| Georgia | Open / Local Jurisdiction | No State Quota Cap | $2,000 – $5,000 (Muni Fee) | $1,000 – $3,000/yr |
| Washington | Control / Open Retail (WSLCB) | No Quota Cap (Spirits/Beer/Wine) | $2,000 (State Fee) + 17% Spirits Fee | $2,000/yr |
| Colorado | Local Authority + State | Open (500ft Proximity Rule) | $3,000 – $7,500 | $875 – $1,250/yr |
| North Carolina | ABC Control State | Open / State Discretion | $1,000 – $2,500 | $1,000/yr |
| Michigan | Municipal Quota (1 per 1,500) | Strict Quota (Class C) | $60,000 – $130,000 | $600 – $1,000/yr |