Landscape Architect licensing

Iowa Landscape Architect license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

Iowa landscape architect licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 24 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $350 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
24 of total
Approximate fee
$350

CE and HSW requirements for landscape architects in Iowa

Iowa requires 24 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 24 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

Iowa does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

All 24 hours must be HSW. No carryover (Iowa Admin Code 193D-3.2). Renews Jun 30 biennially.

How to renew your Iowa landscape architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Iowa landscape architect licenses renew every two years (biennial). Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and HSW hours

    Confirm you have 24 CE hours for this cycle, including 24 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $350. Renew through the Iowa board portal and save your receipt.

  4. 4
    Save your updated license

    Once renewed, save your updated certificate. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.

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Iowa landscape architect renewal FAQ

How often does a Iowa landscape architect license need to be renewed?+

Iowa landscape architect licenses are renewed every two years (biennial).

How many CE hours does Iowa require for landscape architect renewal?+

Iowa requires 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 24 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

How much does it cost to renew a Iowa landscape architect license?+

The approximate renewal fee is $350 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Iowa board portal.

Does Iowa require HSW hours for landscape architects?+

Yes. Of the 24 CE hours, 24 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Iowa allow landscape architect CE carryover?+

No. Iowa does not allow landscape architect CE hours to carry over between renewal cycles.

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