Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clive, IA

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.