Clear Lake, IA Rent Control 2026
Clear Lake has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.
Clear Lake does not have rent control. Iowa does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.
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Key Takeaways — Clear Lake Rent Control
- Key rule: Local Rules Apply
- Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants
Rent Control in Clear Lake
Clear Lake landlords must follow Iowa state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.
$949
median 2BR rent
Local Rules Apply
key requirement
Penalty Warning
Violate Iowa rent control rules in Clear Lake and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Clear Lake's median rent of $949/month, even a single violation adds up fast.
Clear Lake Rental Market Context
Clear Lake is the 53rd-largest city in Iowa (population 7,567). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $949/month, it falls in the above-average range for Iowa rental costs — 3% above the state median of $919/month.
How Clear Lake Compares in Cerro Gordo County
Clear Lake ranks #2 of 10 cities in Cerro Gordo County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.
| City | Population | Median Rent | Rent Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City | 26,906 | $949/mo | No local cap |
| Clear Lake | 7,567 | $949/mo | No local cap |
| Rockwell | 1,044 | $949/mo | No local cap |
| Ventura | 697 | $949/mo | No local cap |
| Thornton | 393 | $949/mo | No local cap |
| Plymouth | 369 | $949/mo | No local cap |
| Meservey | 212 | $949/mo | No local cap |
| Rock Falls | 145 | $949/mo | No local cap |
| Swaledale | 139 | $949/mo | No local cap |
| Dougherty | 61 | $949/mo | No local cap |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. All cities follow Iowa state law unless a local ordinance applies.
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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Cerro Gordo County.
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