Field guide · Iowa
Iowa contractor licensing, by trade
Verified: 5 pages, between 2026-06-26 and 2026-10-01
Iowa has 5 licensed trades on this site, each licensed statewide. Each has its own bond, fees and renewal cycle, compared side by side; every figure is source-cited on the trade page.
Iowa licensing detail compiled from the official state boards and cross-checked against the source of record. Every page links its sources and shows the date a human last verified it.
Bond type: Fixed set amount · Tiered scales by volume · Credit-based financial responsibility in lieu of a bond · Conditional only if the board requires one · None no bond required
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| ⚡ Electrician | Varies | Every 3 yrs | Varies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔧 Plumber | $180 | Every 3 yrs | $5,000 Fixed |
| ❄️ HVAC | $35 | Every 3 yrs | $5,000 Fixed |
| 🏗️ General Contractor | $50 | Annual | $25,000 Fixed |
| 🏠 Roofer | $50 | Annual | $25,000 Fixed |
Not yet on this site for Iowa: Refrigeration · Home Improvement Contractor