Iowa law

Real Estate Laws in Iowa.

Iowa real-estate law is covered by chapters 557–570 of the Iowa Code. Iowa is a judicial-foreclosure state — lenders must proceed through the district courts to foreclose residential mortgages under chapter 654, with statutory redemption periods and alternative non-judicial procedures available in limited circumstances for commercial property.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Key Iowa Statutes

Iowa Property StatutesIowa Code chs. 557–570

These chapters govern conveyances, liens, recording, condominiums, and related property issues in Iowa.

Iowa Mortgage ForeclosureIowa Code ch. 654

Iowa requires judicial foreclosure on residential mortgages, with statutory redemption periods and specific alternative procedures available for some non-residential property.

State law

Official Sources

Iowa Legislature — Iowa Code

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