SSB 3152: Relating to county zoning ordinances governing residential buildings

What it does

This bill relates to county zoning ordinances that govern residential buildings. _____ and the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes, and may regulate, restrict, and prohibit the use for residential purposes of tents, trailers, and portable or potentially portable structures. This authority is limited to land and structures in the unincorporated area of the county. The bill provides that a county board of supervisors cannot restrict the construction or development of residential buildings, and that any regulation of residential buildings must be necessary for the safety of life or property.

Senate subcommittee · named February 11, 2026

• Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mike Bousselot (R) · mike.bousselot@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Janice Weiner (D) · janice.weiner@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 8 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Greater Iowa Apartment Association; Iowa Manufactured Housing Association

Against: County Planning and Zoning Officials of Iowa; Iowa Environmental Health Association; Iowa Pork Producers Association; Iowa Soybean Association; Iowa State Association of Counties; Iowa State Association of County Supervisors; Linn County Board of Supervisors; Marion County Board of Supervisors

In plain words

1. February 11, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Local Government committee
2. February 11, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Webster, Bousselot and Weiner
3. February 16, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 19, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2442