Living Quarters Permit

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All license/permit types. Separates private living quarters from the licensed premises; protects licensee/permittee from warrantless searches of living quarters.

Code Citation Iowa Code section 123.30

Who Applies All liquor, wine and beer businesses that have or maintain an interior access to residential or sleeping quarters.

When To Apply Before establishment begins business.

Initial Requirements Licensees may not store liquor, wine, or beer for their alcoholic beverages business in the area of the building designated as the living quarters. All books and records with regard to the alcoholic beverages business must remain in the part of the building designated as the licensed premises–not the living quarters.

Duration A Living Quarters Permit is not a stand-alone license. It expires with the regular license.

Processing Time 45 days.

Fee Structure None.

Renewal Requirements Licensees may not store liquor, wine, or beer for their alcoholic beverages business in the area of the building designated as the living quarters. All books and records with regard to the alcoholic beverages business must remain in the part of the building designated as the licensed premises–not the living quarters.

Exam None.

Additional Information None.