Rent increase rules in Iowa
Verified against Iowa Code § 562A.13(5) and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
Iowa has no statewide cap on rent increases.
- Notice: 30 days' written notice before a rent increase on a periodic tenancy (Iowa Code § 562A.13(5))
- Statute: Iowa Code § 562A.13(5) · source
Local rent control preempted (Iowa Code § 364.3(12)).
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Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Iowa?
There is no statewide limit — any amount, with proper notice. Local rent control preempted (Iowa Code § 364.3(12)).
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Iowa?
30 days' written notice before a rent increase on a periodic tenancy (Iowa Code § 562A.13(5)). (Iowa Code § 562A.13(5))
Can rent be raised during a lease in Iowa?
No — as everywhere in the US, a fixed-term lease locks the rent unless the lease itself contains an escalation clause. Increases take effect at renewal or on periodic (month-to-month) tenancies with the notice above.
What changed recently in Iowa?
Local rent control preempted (Iowa Code § 364.3(12)).
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