Rental Housing
The rental housing inspectors perform random and complaint-based inspections looking for dangerous conditions and violations of compliance with minimum physical standards for residences. There are 8,500-11,000 units registered with the city. Inspectors normally will perform 10-12 inspections per day.
Registration
All owners of rental property are required to register each rental unit with the City annually. For single family dwellings, the rental registration fee is $35.00 per unit. For two family dwellings (duplex), the rental registration fee is $70.00. Multi-family dwellings, the rental registration fee is $25.00 and $17.50 per unit. The rental registration renewal reminder forms are mailed to the owners at their last known address. Deadline for rental registrations are December 31st of each year.
Late Fees and Non-Registration Fees
The late fee for non-registration is $25.00 per dwelling unit.
The penalty fee for non-registration of a rental unit (per unit) is $1,000 and institution of this fee will place the dwelling or dwelling unit on a one year inspection cycle for three years. Dwelling units that are found non-registered must pay registration fees: a single family dwelling fee is $200.00 per year for three (3) years, a two-family dwelling (duplex) is $400 per year for three (3) years and Multi-family dwellings are $200.00 and $50.00 per unit per year for three (3) years.
Rental Housing Re-inspection Fees
The Rental Housing Re-inspection fees are as follows:
1st Re-inspection = No Fee
2nd Re-inspection = $50.00 per inspection
3rd and Subsequent Re-inspection = $100.00 per inspection
No Show Fee for missing a scheduled inspection = $100.00
Inspection fee for three (3) year cycle for Non-registered houses = $100.00 per inspection
Excerpts From The 2009 International Property Maintenance Code
Emergency Escape & Rescue Openings
2022 Rental Registration Form
2021 Rental Registration Form
Rental Housing Inspection Form
Dual Function Smoke Detectors
Rental Housing Complaint Form
Landlord Contractor Registration
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Rental Housing
Physical Address
209 Pearl St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Mailing Address
209 Pearl St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: (712) 890-5283Fax: (712) 328-7007
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm