Licenses & Permits

Beer / Liquor License
View the requirements and procedure for obtaining a beer and liquor license for your business or special event.

Building Permits
Find out when you need to obtain a building permit and how to obtain one.

Business Licenses
Find out if you are required to obtain a license for your business.

Cigarette Permits
View the requirements, fees, and procedure for obtaining a cigarette permit.

Dock Permits
Learn how to obtain a dock permit on city owned right-of-way and regulations.

Environmental Health Permits
Health permits are issued by the Buena Vista County Environment Health Department. (link to http://www.co.buena-vista.ia.us/environmental/) Contact them at their office in the courthouse or phone 712-749-2555.

Peddlers/ Solicitors/Transient Merchants License
Find out when you are required to obtain a permit for selling door to door, temporary transient merchant, or soliciting.

Dog and Cat License
Learn about the licensing requirements and procedures for licensing your cats and dogs.