91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 2252: Relating to county and city regulation of accessory dwelling units

Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.

What it does

Under current law, a county or city shall allow a minimum of one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the same lot as a single family residence in accordance with certain conditions. This bill specifies that a county or city shall allow a minimum of one ADU on the same lot as a single family residence within a zoning district where a single family residence is an allowed principal use. Under current law, an ADU shall not exceed 1,000 square feet or percent of the size of the single family residence, whichever is larger.

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named January 22, 2026

Rep. Craig Steven Williams (R) · craig.williams@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. David L. Blom (R) · david.blom@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Adam Zabner (D) · adam.zabner@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 12 for, 0 against

For: AARP Iowa; American Planning Association Iowa Chapter; Americans For Prosperity; City of Bettendorf; Easterseals Iowa; Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity; Habitat for Humanity of Iowa; Home Builders Association of Iowa; Iowa Association of Realtors; Iowa Chapter, American Institute of Architects; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Manufactured Housing Association

In plain words

January 22, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Local Government committee · as HSB 618
January 22, 2026House subcommittee named: Williams, Blom and Zabner · as HSB 618
January 28, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 618
January 29, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 618
January 30, 2026Filed in the House
January 30, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2252 · as HSB 618
March 5, 2026Withdrawn