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Iowa: State-by-State Summary of Prompt Payment

Iowa

Owner to Prime Contractor (Private): N/A

Prime Contractor to Subcontractor (Private): N/A

Interest/Penalties (Private): N/A

Owner to Prime Contractor (Public): Within 14 days of invoice; can be extended to 30 days after invoice by contract.

Prime Contractor to Subcontractor (Public): Within 7 days after receipt of payment from owner. r.

Interest/Penalties (Public): Interest at the rate set forth by statute will accrue after the 31st day following completion of work.

Pay-If-Paid Permissible: Yes.

Special Notes: Contractor must share interest payments received from owner proportionately with its subcontractors.

Disclaimer: This information was published on July 1, 2020. Please contact Josh Levy, Eric Meier or Samantha Schacht for modifications made by Iowa since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Law Map for information on other states.