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 state (Govconnect.iowa.gov) who, in turn, 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 State of Iowa Alcohol, Tobacco, Lottery Licensing Department.

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