Iowa Rent Increase Notice

A free Iowa rent increase notice that follows Iowa law. Fill in the boxes, check the rules below, then print or copy it. Keep a copy and proof of how you sent it.

What Iowa law says

Notice before a rent increase	Each tenant must be notified in writing of any rent increase at least 30 days before it takes effect, and the increase may not take effect before the original lease (or any renewal or extension) expires. This applies to all tenancies. A month-to-month tenancy may be ended by either side on 30 days' written notice before the periodic rental date (§ 562A.34(2)). There is no longer notice period for large increases. Source: Iowa Code § 562A.13(5); § 562A.34
Rent control / increase limits	Preempted: cities and counties may not adopt or enforce any limit on the amount of rent for private residential or commercial property (except property in which the local government has an interest). No statewide cap. Source: Iowa Code § 364.3(9) (cities); § 331.304(10) (counties)

Notice before a rent increase

Each tenant must be notified in writing of any rent increase at least 30 days before it takes effect, and the increase may not take effect before the original lease (or any renewal or extension) expires. This applies to all tenancies. A month-to-month tenancy may be ended by either side on 30 days' written notice before the periodic rental date (§ 562A.34(2)). There is no longer notice period for large increases.

Source: Iowa Code § 562A.13(5); § 562A.34

Rent control / increase limits

Preempted: cities and counties may not adopt or enforce any limit on the amount of rent for private residential or commercial property (except property in which the local government has an interest). No statewide cap.

Source: Iowa Code § 364.3(9) (cities); § 331.304(10) (counties)

Fill in your letter

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To: [tenant name(s)]

Premises: [rental address]

Your rent will change from $[current rent] to $[new rent] per [month], starting [effective date].

This notice is given under Iowa Code § 562A.13(5); § 562A.34. If a fixed-term lease is in effect, the new rent starts only when the lease allows a change.

All other terms of your tenancy stay the same.

Questions: [landlord name, phone, email].

Date: [today's date]
Landlord or agent: [your name]
Signature: ____________________

How to send it: use a method you can prove — certified mail with return receipt, or email/text if your lease allows notices that way. Write down the date.

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