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This bill (SF 2352) modifies Iowa eviction procedures for residential tenants who pose a "clear and present danger" to health or safety. Landlords may now seek immediate removal by a peace officer after a 3-day notice, without a court order, if the officer provides a sworn written affirmation of the danger and no exemptions apply. It also sets a strict 30-day maximum timeline for eviction court cases involving residential property, prohibiting courts from extending this period unless authorized by law. These changes aim to streamline evictions while ensuring tenants can contest termination in court. The bill applies to eviction actions starting July 1, 2026.
SF 2307 establishes "felony rental vandalism" for tenants or occupants who cause over $1,000 in damage to rental properties through criminal mischief or intentional pest infestations. It classifies this as a felony, requiring courts to notify health and human services departments of convictions. The bill blocks eligibility for state supplementary assistance (like housing aid) until the offender pays full restitution to the landlord or completes jail time, except for child assistance or emergency medical aid. It also extends this ineligibility to federal housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing Act, where federal law permits, without risking state funding loss.
SF 341 prohibits counties and cities with populations over 75,000 from regulating short-term rental properties. Specifically, it bans these jurisdictions from imposing permit requirements, license fees, or other restrictions on short-term rentals, and classifies such properties as residential for zoning purposes. The bill applies only to larger jurisdictions (populations >75,000), leaving smaller counties and cities unaffected. This directly affects property owners and operators in qualifying cities and counties by limiting local government oversight of short-term rentals. The bill does not create new regulations but restricts existing local authority over this housing type.
HF 743 would allow Iowa cities to require new buyers of single-family homes to live in the property as their primary residence for at least two years before selling it. The bill defines "occupy" as physically residing in the home as a primary dwelling and permits cities to grant exceptions for "good faith" reasons like job loss or health issues. This requirement would directly affect homebuyers in cities that choose to implement this rule. Cities would have the option to adopt this policy but are not required to do so. The bill focuses on regulating short-term resale activity to promote community stability.
