Bicycle Permit
Having your bicycle registered may help the Davenport Police Department have it recovered if it were to be lost or stolen. You will need to provide your license number, serial number, and description of your bicycle. The cost to register your bicycle is $5.00.
Click here to register your bicycle online
Contractor License
The annual license period for a business license is April 1st through March 31st.
| Description |
Annual Fee |
| Commercial |
$300.00 |
| Residential |
$200.00 |
| Sub-Specialty |
$100.00 |
Click here for more information about qualifications and application process for a contractor license
Hazardous Materials Permit
The annual license period for a hazardous materials license is June 1st through May 31st. The cost of a new license is reduced to 50% of the annual fee if acquired between December 1st and May 31st.
The fees collected fund the Hazardous Materials Response Team. The Davenport Fire Department administers this program, and the fees support the training, medical surveillance, new equipment, and equipment sustainment. The cost is determined by two factors. First, by the maximum quantity of hazardous materials stored, and secondly, by the degree of risk or hazardous material presents.
Legal Authorization: Municipal Code Chapter 2.36
Police and Fire Alarm System Permit
On August 22, 2012, Davenport City Council adopted a revision to Chapter 5.06 Police and Fire Alarm Systems. All alarm users who have more than three police and/or fire alarms in any consecutive twelve-month period shall be deemed to have committed a municipal infraction. The fourth violation and any subsequent violations within the same twelve-month period shall be deemed as violations. The civil penalty for the first offense is $75.00 and $150.00 for each repeat offense.
If you have an alarm system or you recently moved to a location with an alarm system, it needs to be registered with the city. There is no fee for registration.
If you have any additional questions regarding the program, please contact Captain Jane Imming at 563-326-6109.
Click here to access the online alarm system permit application
Legal Authorization: Municipal Code Chapter 5.06
Rental Property License
The annual license period for a rental property license is August 1st through July 31st. If a renewal is not paid by May 1st, a 10% penalty may apply. The cost of a new license is reduced to 50% of the annual fee if acquired between January 1st and June 31st.
| Description |
Annual Fee |
| Two-Year Inspection Cycle |
$300.00 |
| Three-Year Inspection Cycle |
$200.00 |
| Four-Year Inspection Cycle |
$100.00 |
| Multiple Units |
$5.00/Additional Unit |
| Vacant Rental Property |
$25.00 |
| Failure to Register Rental Property |
$500.00 (Single Occurrence) |
Click here to access the online rental property license application
Legal Authorization: Municipal Code Chapter 8.15
Tent Permit
The City of Davenport requires residents and businesses who setup tents 10' x 20' or larger to inspected by the Fire Department prior to be open for public or event use to ensure the tent complies with Fire regulations found in Chapter 15.32, Uniform Fire Regulations.
| Description |
Fee |
| Tent Permit (10'x20') |
$20.00 |
Click here to access the online tent permit application
Legal Authorization: Uniform Fire Code 15.32.070
Urban Chicken Permit
Residents are allowed to own urban chickens in the City of Davenport with an active urban chicken permit. The ordinance includes restrictions designed to ensure safe, clean and quiet operation of chicken coops with minimal disruption to the neighborhood, including:
- Limit of 6 hens (no roosters)
- Separation from dwellings and property lines
- Certification of completion of a class in raising urban chickens
- Regulation of the construction and cleanliness of coops
You must provide the following documents to [email protected] with the submission of your online application:
- Legible site plan showing the dimensions and location of the proposed coop in relation to property lines and all adjacent dwellings
- Certification of completion of a class in raising urban chickens. The City of Davenport recommends the FREE webinar offered by the Iowa State Extension.
- The tract of land to be permitted shall be occupied by only one single-family dwelling. The owner's permission is required if the single-family dwelling is occupied by someone other than the owner.
| Description |
Fee |
| Urban Chicken Permit |
$25.00 |
Click here for the online urban chicken permit application
Legal Authorization: Municipal Code Chapter 6.06