HOA Rules in Story County, IA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Story County, Iowa.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Story County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Board Governance
Story County doesn't regulate homeowners association bylaws or elections directly, but its subdivision rules require one to exist: major subdivisions of 10 or more lots must set aside at least 15 percent of the tract as common open space, and § 88.05(2) requires an HOA, deed covenants, or an equivalent Board of Supervisors-approved mechanism to maintain it.
Story County Common Open Space HOA Rule
Light RestrictionsStory County Code of Ordinances § 88.05(2)
In all major subdivisions of 10 development lots or more there shall be a minimum of 15 percent of the subdivision dedicated or reserved as common open space, as defined in Section 85.08, Definitions. ... Suitable provisions for maintenance and upkeep of common open space shall be provided through a homeowners association, deed covenants, or through other similar provisions as approved by the B...
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