Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Allamakee County, IA

Zoning & Conditions

Bed-and-breakfast operations are permitted as an accessory use with supplemental standards: accommodations must be in the family home with the host in residence, limited to a maximum of three families (not including host), food is served only to overnight guests, a sign no greater than 6 sq ft is permitted, one additional parking space is required per family, and guests must register with host (records kept 3 years) and a letter of authorization from the Allamakee County Board of Health confirming sufficient wastewater treatment capacity is required. 'Cabin' and 'Summer Home, Cabin or Cottage' are defined as short-term/seasonal living quarters and are listed as permitted uses in specified zoning districts; the county ordinance applies to unincorporated areas only.

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