Cities can't limit the rent of private rentals either.
Why, and the exact law
From Iowa Code § 364.3(9), read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“A city shall not adopt or enforce any ordinance imposing any limitation on the amount
of rent that can be charged for leasing private residential or commercial property …”
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Every rule here, word for word (1)
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Iowa lawIn force
Iowa state bar on local rent control
Can my landlord raise my rent?
Yes. Iowa law sets no limit on rent increases.
Cities can't limit the rent of private rentals either.
Who it covers
Exemptions: City-managed residential property in which the city has a property interest.
The law, word for word
“A city shall not adopt or enforce any ordinance imposing any limitation on the amount
of rent that can be charged for leasing private residential or commercial property …”