Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clive, IA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Clive, IA, but with restrictions. Rental units must be registered in the owner’s name and obtain a rental certificate; self-inspection forms are required every 2 years and city inspections occur at least once every 6 years. Occupant loads must comply with Section 11-6-10(6) of the City Code; one-family dwellings operating as lodging/boarding houses have additional requirements; a city hotel/motel tax chapter exists for transient lodging. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Rental units must be registered in the owner’s name and obtain a rental certificate; self-inspection forms are required every 2 years and city inspections occur at least once every 6 years. Occupant loads must comply with Section 11-6-10(6) of the City Code; one-family dwellings operating as lodging/boarding houses have additional requirements; a city hotel/motel tax chapter exists for transient lodging.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Clive. 1) Register or renew the rental certificate through the City of Clive permit portal (Citizenserve: www.citizenserve.com/clive). 2) Pay the stated 2-year certificate fee (e.g., Single-Family $68) and submit required self-inspection forms. 3) City schedules inspections (owners notified ≥30 days in advance); owners must notify Community Development within 2 days after closing/contract to obtain or remove a rental certificate.

1) Register or renew the rental certificate through the City of Clive permit portal (Citizenserve: www.citizenserve.com/clive). 2) Pay the stated 2-year certificate fee (e.g., Single-Family $68) and submit required self-inspection forms. 3) City schedules inspections (owners notified ≥30 days in advance); owners must notify Community Development within 2 days after closing/contract to obtain or remove a rental certificate.

Vrbo is permitted in Clive, IA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Clive are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Clive. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.