The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is a multifaceted regulatory agency charged with protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Iowans.

DIAL staff is responsible for inspecting and licensing or certifying health care providers and suppliers, medical professionals, restaurants and grocery stores, social and charitable gambling operations, hotels and motels, building and construction, fireworks and explosives, fire safety systems, and multiple other professions and programs. In addition, DIAL staff investigates alleged fraud in Iowa's public assistance programs and conducts contested case hearings to settle disputes between Iowans and various State and local government agencies. 

State Government Realignment

On July 1, 2023, multiple programs across four agencies became part of the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) as a new organizational structure for state government went into effect. DIA became the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL).  Senate File 514 shrank the executive branch of Iowa's State government from 37 to 16 cabinet-level agencies. 

Alignment is improving efficiencies, cost savings, and quality of service. 

New DIAL Program Areas

The following programs and boards are now under the purview of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. They are listed by the department where they used to reside.

Former DIA Programs

The Child Advocacy Board, an attached unit under DIA, and consumable hemp registration, which was handled by Legacy DIA's Food & Consumer Safety Bureau, moved to HHS.

Department Jobs

All current job listings for the department can be found on the State of Iowa career website.