Code Violation Reporting in Iowa (2026)
8 rules on the books across Iowa, 4 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
How to Report
Step-by-step guide to reporting code violations in your city, including 311 numbers, online portals, mobile apps, and what information to include.
Black Hawk County
Some RestrictionsAnyone can trigger a Black Hawk County health-nuisance investigation by filing a complaint with the Health Officer, who…
Read full rule →Johnson County
Some RestrictionsSuspected zoning violations, unpermitted construction, or land-use complaints in unincorporated Johnson County go to…
Read full rule →Polk County
Some RestrictionsComplaints about a health nuisance in unincorporated Polk County go to the Public Works Health Officer, who has…
Read full rule →Story County
Some RestrictionsStory County's Board of Health regulations, covering nuisances, wells, septic systems, pools and more, are enforced…
Read full rule →Response Times
How quickly your city responds to code complaints, including priority levels for different violation types and typical timelines from report to resolution.
Common Violations
The most frequently reported code violations in your city, including tall grass, junk vehicles, illegal construction, unpermitted signs, and noise complaints.
Black Hawk County
Some RestrictionsBlack Hawk County's nuisance ordinance lists 13 specific conditions the Health Department treats as public health…
Read full rule →Polk County
Some RestrictionsSection 2-5 of the Health Nuisance Regulation lists the health nuisances Polk County most often abates: illegal litter…
Read full rule →Story County
Some RestrictionsStory County's Environmental Health Department enforces a defined list of public-health nuisances in the unincorporated…
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