This bill amends current Iowa law regarding city regulation of short-term rental properties by removing existing prohibitions that prevent cities from adopting or enforcing regulations, restrictions, or ordinances related to these properties. Specifically, it strikes the paragraph that prohibits cities from requiring a conditional use permit or imposing a license or permit fee for short-term rentals.

As a result of this change, cities will have the authority to regulate short-term rental properties, which may include implementing licensing requirements or fees. However, it is important to note that similar prohibitions on counties remain unchanged, meaning counties will still be restricted from regulating short-term rentals in the same manner as cities will now be allowed to do.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 414.1