Iowa Rent Increase Law
Iowa requires at least 30 days' notice before a rent increase takes effect, and longer notice in some cases. Iowa has no rent control and bars cities and counties from adopting it.
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Iowa rent increase rules at a glance
| Notice of a rent increase | 30 days (The increase may not take effect before the original rental agreement (or any renewal or extension) expires)Iowa Code § 562A.13(5) |
|---|---|
| Rent control | None; cities barred from adopting itIowa Code § 364.3(9) |
| Ending a month-to-month tenancy | 30 days (either side)Iowa Code § 562A.34 |
What Iowa law says
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Iowa?
Each tenant must get written notice of a rent increase at least 30 days before it takes effect, and it cannot take effect before the current lease term ends (Iowa Code § 562A.13(5)).
Does Iowa have rent control?
Iowa has no rent control, and state law bars cities from limiting the rent charged for private residential property (Iowa Code § 364.3(9)).
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Iowa?
Either landlord or tenant may end a month-to-month tenancy with written notice given at least 30 days before the rent due date named in the notice (Iowa Code § 562A.34(2)).
How Iowa compares
12 of 51 verified jurisdictions require more than 30 days.
South Dakota follows the same rule as Iowa; 5 of its 6 neighbors differ.
Other Iowa rules
| Security deposit limit | 2 months' rentIowa Code § 562A.12(1) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days after the lease endsIowa Code § 562A.12(3)(a) |
| Late-fee cap | Rent ≤ $700/month: max $12 per day and $60 per month; rent > $700/month: max $20 per day and $100 per monthIowa Code § 562A.9(4) |
| Entry notice | 24 hours' noticeIowa Code § 562A.19 |
| Notice for unpaid rent | 3 days (3-day notice to pay rent or quit)Iowa Code § 562A.27(2) |