Iowa state law and Davenport City ordinance requires the inspection of all rental housing on a regular basis to ensure quality rental housing conditions, and to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the community.

Before getting started, know that all property Owners and/or managers must also complete Davenport's Landlord Education Assistance Program training at least once for all rental property owned or managed. Find details at this link. 

Our Rental Property Owner’s Guide to Davenport’s Property Maintenance Code provides information on:

• The Definition of Rental Property
• Rental Property License
• Rental License Application
• Rental Property Inspections and Fees
• Frequency and Scheduling of Inspections

The guide also includes: 

• The Violation Point Matrix/Rental Property Inspection Checklist
• Information on Appealing Property Maintenance Citations
  
• Information on Appealing a Rental License Revocation

Download, View or Print a Copy of the Guide

In addition to rental property maintenance codes, rental properties are subject to general/community-wide property maintenance and building codes.  Landlords are advised to communicate these codes and their tenant's responsibilities in ensuring compliance with these codes.  Links to this information can be found below.

• Property Maintenance Code
• Building Repair/Remodel/Improvement Codes