Continuing Education · Iowa
Iowa Architect CE Requirements & License Renewal
Iowa architects need 24 continuing education hours, 24 of them HSW. Cycle: biennial. Rules change, so confirm with the state board before you renew.
| Total CE hours | 24 |
| HSW hours | 24 |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial |
| License renews | Jun 30 (last names A to K even years, L to Z odd years) |
| Carryover | Up to 12 hours |
| Keep records | 2 years |
| Notes | Up to 12 hours may carry over. |
| Official source | State rule or board page |
How to stay compliant in Iowa
- Confirm the current requirement on the Iowa licensing board site. Rules and cycles change.
- Prioritize HSW-designated courses; they satisfy the strictest part of most states’ requirements.
- Keep completion certificates. Most boards can audit several years back.
- If you hold multiple licenses, track each state separately: the ALA CEU Tracker keeps a separate record for each state and sends monthly status reminders.
Official Iowa resources
- Iowa architect licensing board: renewal portal, statutes, and administrative rules
- ICC digital codes library: model codes and state adoptions
Earn your hours with ALA
- Webinars: live LU credit from your desk
- CEU Tracker: every hour logged, every state, one place
Last reviewed September 29, 2026. Requirements vary by license type and can change; the state board is the official source. See all state requirements at a glance.