Iowa homeowner rules by city
9 city rules for Iowa homeowners in 9 cities and towns, across 4 topics. Each one is tied to an official city or utility source.
Jump to: Sidewalk repair · Sump pump discharge · Sewer bill credits · Sidewalk snow removal
Sidewalk repair
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | Cost-share program | Clinton, Iowa splits sidewalk repair 50/50, and pays 75% for homeowners who meet HUD income guidelines. |
| Davenport | Cost-share program | Davenport shares the cost of hazardous public sidewalks 50/50 for one to three unit homes, but only if the city's contractor does the work |
| Marion | Owner pays, can be assessed | Marion, Iowa bundles required sidewalk repairs into a city contract and bills owners afterward, with up to 10 years to pay larger amounts on the tax r |
Sidewalk repair in other states
Sump pump discharge
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Perry | Street discharge limited by season | Perry, Iowa bans sump pump discharge onto streets and alleys from November 1 to April 15 |
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Sewer bill credits
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Bettendorf | Sewer credit program | Bettendorf's Sewer Credit Program adjusts the account based on a deduct meter reading, minus a $100 annual fee |
| Waukee | Deduct meter allowed | Waukee sells a portable irrigation meter at City Hall for $150 and gives a sewer credit for each 1,000 gallons it records. |
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Sidewalk snow removal
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | About 24 hours | Cedar Rapids gives owners 24 hours after snow or ice builds up to clear public sidewalks and curb ramps next to their property, under Municipal Code C |
| Des Moines | 48 hours | Des Moines gives owners and tenants 48 hours after snow ends to clear sidewalks |
| Iowa City | About 24 hours | Iowa City requires the full width of the sidewalk to be cleared within 24 hours after a snowfall of 1 inch or more |
Sidewalk snow removal in other states
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