Field guide · Iowa

Iowa contractor licensing, by trade

Iowa licenses 4 trades — each with 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 · None no bond required

Primary figures at a glance — open any trade for the full, source-cited requirement and its exams, insurance and reciprocity detail.
⚡ ElectricianVariesEvery 3 yrsVaries
🔧 Plumber$180Every 3 yrs$5,000 Fixed
❄️ HVAC$35Every 3 yrs$5,000 Fixed
🏠 Roofer$50Annual$25,000 Fixed