Iowa rent increase rules

30 days rent-increase notice.

Iowa has no rent control. Month-to-month increases require 30 days' notice.

What this means for you: Rent can rise by any amount at renewal.

Your next step: Confirm 30 days' notice for a month-to-month change.

Source: Iowa Code § 562A.13. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).

More Iowa rights: Iowa security deposit · Iowa eviction · Iowa repairs · Iowa entry notice.

Rent increase in nearby states: Minnesota (30 days rent-increase notice) · Wisconsin (28 days rent-increase notice) · Illinois (30 days rent-increase notice) · Missouri (30 days rent-increase notice) · Nebraska (30 days rent-increase notice) · South Dakota (30 days rent-increase notice).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026