Cigarette Permits

State of Iowa Retail Cigarette Permits are issued by the City. 

Permit Facts:

• Permits are valid for a twelve month period, based on the fiscal year: July 1st of each year to June 30th of the following year.
• Permits must be renewed each year and an application form is required to be completed each year.
• Renewal notices are mailed out by the City Clerk's office around May 15th of each year.
• Permits cost $100 per year. If a permit is applied for partly through the year, permit fees are prorated based upon the schedule provided by the State of Iowa. 

How to Obtain a Permit:

• Download the application form. (PDF)
• Pay the $100 fee on the City's website. (Choose Misc Clerk Fees)
• Submit the completed application and a copy of your online payment receipt to the Clerk's office at: Email the Clerk's Office 
• Application will be placed on the next Council agenda for approval.
• Upon approval, the Clerk's office will notify the State of Iowa and the Clerk's office will mail out the permit to the mailing address provided on your application. 

Please note, electronic submission and online payment is preferred and results in a quicker processing time. If you intend to mail a completed application and check, please mail to: City Clerk's Office, City Hall, P.O. Box 2958, Clinton, IA 52733-2958.