September 2026 edition
The Iowa contractor market report
13,624 active licensed contractors across 0 trades, counted directly from the Iowa DIAL (Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing). Last data refresh: 2026-09-02.
Licenses by trade
| Trade | Active licenses | Map |
|---|
Where the contractors are
| City | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Des Moines | 702 |
| Cedar Rapids | 410 |
| Ankeny | 233 |
| Sioux City | 216 |
| Urbandale | 187 |
| Davenport | 185 |
| Dubuque | 183 |
| West Des Moines | 168 |
| Council Bluffs | 164 |
| Waterloo | 159 |
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Get the Iowa contractor list →Common questions about the Iowa contractor market
How many licensed contractors are in Iowa?
13,624 active licensed contractors are registered in Iowa across 0 trades, counted directly from the Iowa DIAL (Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing) as of 2026-09-02.
Which Iowa cities have the most licensed contractors?
Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Ankeny lead Iowa by licensed-contractor count. ContractorRoster covers every city and ZIP in the state, not just the major metros.
How current is this Iowa market data?
The Iowa numbers were last refreshed 2026-09-02, sourced direct from the Iowa DIAL (Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing). Expired and lapsed licenses are filtered out, so every count reflects active licenses only.