Licensing a business to sell and serve alcoholic beverages is a privilege allowed under Iowa law (Ch. 123, Code of Iowa).

Businesses located outside corporate city limits in Scott County, Iowa seeking this privilege should make application through the Auditor's Office who, in turn, will present the application to local authorities (Health Department, Planning and Development, Sheriff's Office, Attorney's Office, and Board of Supervisors) for review and approval prior to forwarding the application to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division of the State of Iowa.

Attached below is a list of licensed businesses allowed to sell and serve alcoholic beverages in unincorporated Scott County.