Iowa: rules and deadlines at a glance

Every 9 topic we track for Iowa on one page. Open a topic for the details, the law it comes from and how Iowa compares.

Claim deadlines · Small claims limits · Property division · Dog bite rules · Shared fault rules · Security deposit rules · Eviction notice rules · Property tax rates

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Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)

Property damage	5 years

Claim deadlines

Acknowledge	15 days
Accept or deny	30 days after proof of loss
Pay	30 days after the claim is accepted

Small claims limits Single detailed source

Dollar limit	$6,500
Filing fee	$115
Lawyers	Allowed

Property division

System	Equitable distribution
Opt-in community property	No

Dog bite rules Single detailed source

Rule	Strict liability
Details	Strict liability

Shared fault rules

Rule	Modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
When you are barred	Barred if you are 51% or more at fault

Security deposit rules Single detailed source

Maximum deposit	2 months' rent
Return deadline	30 days after move-out and forwarding address

Eviction notice rules Single detailed source

Notice before filing	3 days to pay

Property tax rates

Effective rate	1.33%
On a $300,000 home	$3,990 a year