What is the statute of limitations for construction defect in Iowa?

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Construction Defect Laws in Iowa.

Iowa construction-defect claims typically proceed as negligence, breach-of-contract, or breach-of-warranty actions. Iowa applies a 2-year tort limitation and a 10-year written-contract limitation, with a statute of repose on certain construction-related claims.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

2 years (tort) / 10 years (written contract); statute of reposeIowa Code §§ 614.1(2), 614.1(5), 614.1(11)

Iowa construction-defect claims depend on theory. Tort claims generally follow a 2-year period; written-contract claims follow a 10-year period; Iowa also applies a statute of repose for certain actions arising out of improvements to real property.

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Iowa Legislature — Iowa Code

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