Rent Clarified
Des Moines, Iowa · Updated April 2026

Rent increase rules in Des Moines

Iowa bans local rent control. Des Moines has no cap; 30-day notice required for month-to-month.

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State rules that apply in Des Moines

No statewide rent cap; local rent control prohibited. 30-day notice required. Required notice: 30 days.

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Iowa Legal Aid

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Iowa Code §562A

Educational information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney or tenant-rights organization for your specific situation.