The City of Indianola is in its final phase of transitioning rental housing properties into the Rental Housing Registration and Inspection Program. Properties within Wards 2 and 4 can begin registering their properties and scheduling inspections for the program.
Properties within Wards 2 and 4 must be registered and have an inspection scheduled by June 30, 2024. Properties that fail to register and schedule an inspection by this date cannot rent, lease, let, operate, or otherwise allow the occupancy of a dwelling unit until a valid rental inspection certificate is issued by the City of Indianola. Additionally, there is a municipal infraction of $750 for the first offense that gets filed.
To see which ward your property is located, click here to view the map.
To access Frequently Asked Questions, please visit the FAQs section of the Rental Housing webpage.
Important Reminders
Please keep the following in mind when scheduling your inspection:
- Please remember to notify your tenant of the inspection no later than 24 hours prior to the inspection. It is the responsibility of the property owner to communicate with their tenants/ occupants.
- Please conduct a pre-inspection to address any maintenance/code issues prior to the inspection. The City provides an inspection checklist on its website that property owners and managers may use to prepare.
Registration and Inspections Process
The registration and inspections process are done in three simple steps:
- Register your property online through the online permitting software.
- Request an inspection through the permitting software. Once an inspection is officially scheduled, the Code Enforcement Officer will inspect the property.
- Should the inspection pass, a rental certificate will be issued for the property. This certificate will need to be renewed periodically.
Should a rental fail an inspection, a re-inspection will be required. It is the property owner’s responsibility to reschedule this inspection, after all areas of concern are addressed. Please review the schedule of deadlines and have your rental registered and scheduled for an inspection prior to the deadline to avoid potential late fees and penalties:
| Ward | Registration Begins | Registration Ends |
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| Ward 1 | July 1, 2022 | February 28, 2023 |
| Ward 3 | March 1, 2023 | October 31, 2023 |
| Wards 2 & 4 | November 1, 2023 | June 30, 2024 |
More Information
For more information about the Rental Housing Registration and Inspection Program, or to register your property, please visit indianolaiowa.gov/Rental-Housing.