Iowa Rent Increase Notice

What Iowa law says

• Legislative Guide: tenant must be notified at least 30 days prior to a rent increase under chapter 562A (562A.13(5)).
• Legislative Guide: rent cannot be increased during the term of a rental agreement (562A.13(5)).
• Legislative Guide: chapter 562B (manufactured home parks) requires 60 days (562B.14(7)).
• Under 562A.9(5) a tenancy without a definite term is month-to-month, per the guide.
• The pages we read do not mention a statewide rent cap or rent control.

Steps for a landlord

• Give written notice of the increase.
• Deliver it at least 30 days before it takes effect.
• Do not raise rent during a fixed lease term.
• Keep proof of delivery.

What to put in the notice

• The tenants' names and the rental address
• The current rent and the new rent
• The date the new rent starts, after the required notice period
• The date of the notice and how it was delivered
• Your name and signature

Things to watch

• The guide does not say how the increase notice must be delivered; check the statute (562A.13) or a local attorney.
• The pages we read say nothing on rent control; check local rules.
• Cities and counties can add their own rules, including rent control and extra notice requirements. Check your local rules too.

About this page

We checked this page against the official sources listed below in November 2026. Where an official page did not say something, we say so. Laws change and courts read them differently, so confirm the current rule with the statute, the court or a local attorney before you act. This is general information, not legal advice.