Iowa Rental licensing / registration
Do landlords need a rental license or registration in Iowa?
No state statute requiring landlords to register rental units was found in Iowa Code ch. 562A or § 364.17. Section 364.17 does require cities that adopt a housing code to run rental inspection and certification programs.
Verified Source: Iowa Code ch. 562A; § 364.17 · last checked 2026-10-22
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