City of Muscatine Permitting & Licensing Requirements
The city requires permits for the following activities, businesses, and events:
- Alarm businesses
- Alarm systems
- Amusements
- Cigarette vendors
- Circuses / carnivals
- Dancing (for premises with beer / liquor licenses)
- Outdoor commercial entertainment events
- Pawnbrokers
- Picketing on city property
- Bill posting
- Taxicabs
- Tree removal businesses
Health Permits
Health permits are also required for all food establishments including:
- Grocery stores
- Hotels / motels
- Mobile units
- Restaurants
- Temporary locations for food sales
- Vending machines
- Warehouses
Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to obtain a permit or license, please contact the Finance Department at 563.264.1550.