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Last reviewed September 2026

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Iowa Rent Increase Notice

An Iowa landlord has to give tenants written notice before rent goes up. How much notice — and whether there’s a cap — is set by statute. Here’s what Iowa’s says.

Iowa rules at a glance

Iowa rules for a Rent Increase Notice
Notice before an increase30 days. Every tenant must get written notice of a rent increase at least 30 days before it takes effect, and the increase can’t take effect before the current lease term (or renewal) expires.Iowa Code §562A.13(5)
Rent capIowa bars cities and counties from adopting any ordinance limiting the rent charged for private residential property.Iowa Code §§364.3(9), 331.304(10)

Rent, late fees & rent increases

Unless the lease says otherwise, rent is due at the start of each month, at the dwelling unit, without demand or notice (§562A.9(3)). Iowa is one of the few states that caps late fees at fixed dollar amounts.

  • Late-fee cap — Where rent is $700 a month or less, a lease can’t provide for a late fee above $12 per day or $60 in total per month. Where rent is above $700, the limit is $20 per day or $100 per month (§562A.9(4)).
  • Rent-increase notice — Every tenant must get written notice of a rent increase at least 30 days before it takes effect, and the increase can’t take effect before the current lease term (or renewal) expires (§562A.13(5)).
  • Utilities — Unless the tenant pays the utility company directly, the landlord must fully explain utility rates, charges, and services to a prospective tenant before the lease is signed (§562A.13(4)).
  • Rent control — Iowa bars cities and counties from adopting any ordinance limiting the rent charged for private residential property (§§364.3(9), 331.304(10)). Cities are also barred from requiring landlords to accept federal housing choice vouchers (§364.3(16)).

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