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SF 2309Died when the session ended · February 12, 2026

Relating to city regulation of short-term rental properties

Sponsored by Sen. Janice Weiner (D)

Topics:Housing & propertyCities & counties

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 17, 2026
  3. Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
  4. Next: Passes the Senate
  5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the House
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Currently, cities in Iowa are not allowed to make rules or charge fees for short-term rental properties. This bill would change that law so cities can create their own regulations and permit requirements for these rentals. However, these rules would still stay the same for counties.1

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to city regulation of short-term rental properties. Under current law, a city shall not adopt or enforce any regulation, restriction, or other ordinance, including a conditional use permit requirement, relating to short-term rental properties within the city. A city also shall not require a license or permit fee for a short-term rental property in the city. The bill strikes these prohibitions. The bill does not strike similar prohibitions on counties (Code section 331.301(18)).

Full bill text2

Senate subcommittee

Named February 17, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§414.1

How the Code works3

Lobbying

2 for · 0 against · 1 undecided · Who →

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Tried before

SF 474Cleared committee90th GAHF 2074Cleared committee90th GA

91st General Assembly

SF 2309Cleared committee

Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title.

Tried before

This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.

  • HF 2074 Relating to city regulation of short-term rental properties
    90th General Assembly · In committee · same title
    Cleared committee
  • SF 474 Relating to city regulation of short-term rental properties
    90th General Assembly · In committee · same title
    Cleared committee

Matched by wording or an identical title.