Iowa · 2027 checklist
Iowa HOA law checklist
The main law: Iowa Horizontal Property Act (Ch. 499B) / Ch. 504 nonprofit rules. Here's what a Iowa board needs to follow, and what HOA Manage sets up for you when you pick Iowa.
Last reviewed 2026-10-29. General information, not legal advice. Your governing documents may add requirements. Confirm with an attorney licensed in Iowa.
What's changing in 2026–2027
No major HOA law changes verified as of 2026-10-29. We check again each legislative session.
Elections and meetings
Ch. 504 nonprofit corporation rules govern electronic ballots for most Iowa associations.
- Typical notice before a members' vote: 10 days
- Typical default quorum: 20% of units
- Proxies generally allowed: Yes
- Secret ballot required for some votes: No
- Owner consent needed before electronic ballots: Yes
What HOA Manage does for you
- Pre-sets 10-day notice and 20% quorum on new votes
- Tracks each owner's e-voting consent before ballots go out
- Supports open and anonymous ballots
- Keeps an audit trail of notices, votes and e-signatures
- Adds these items to your board's Compliance checklist with due dates
See it with your own association's numbers
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