Iowa Code §499B.3

Horizontal Property — Recording of Declaration

Establishes the procedure for submitting property to the condominium regime by recording a declaration with the county recorder. Iowa's condominium statute (Chapter 499B) is a bare-bones horizontal property act with 21 sections. Iowa does not have a separate planned community or HOA act; non-condo HOAs are governed by CC&Rs and the Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act (Chapter 504).

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Verified Apr 15, 2026

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Ref	Requirement
	Establishes the procedure for submitting property to the condominium regime by recording a declaration with the county recorder.
	Iowa's condominium statute (Chapter 499B) is a bare-bones horizontal property act with 21 sections.
	Iowa does not have a separate planned community or HOA act; non-condo HOAs are governed by CC&Rs and the Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act (Chapter 504).

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