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The purpose of this program is to establish minimum requirements to provide a reasonable level of health, safety, property protection and general welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises. (IPMC 101.3)
Rental Properties Include:
- Buildings or units owned by one party and lived in by another party known as a tenant including: rooming houses, congregate housing, single-family housing units and independent group residences
- Buildings or units owned by one party and lived in by friends or family members but not receiving rent payments.
- Building or units used for any short-term rental (VRBO, AirBnB, Furnishedfinder, etc)
**To add or remove a rental property in Marion, please fill out the Rental Housing Registration Form.
Online Payment for Landlord License Renewals and Rental Housing Invoices:
The purpose of the landlord license is to maintain an accurate database of landlords in the City of Marion. The rental registration is used to maintain a database of rental properties. The cost of these processes is listed on the fee schedule, “Housing Code Table of Fees”.
- Landlord License* - Complete the required online Landlord License Renewal form. Then payment may be made online via the instructions below.
*Landlord Licenses will not be issued without completion of the Landlord License Renewal form.
- To pay Landlord License Renewals and Rental Housing Invoices online, go to: BS&A Online to start your account or click here to make payment as a guest. Your license or certificate will be emailed to you after we receive notification of payment.
- All payments may also be made in person at City Hall or mailed to the address below.
Marion Rental Housing
Marion City Hall
1225 6th Avenue
Marion, Iowa 52302
Ph. 319-200-1299
Complaints:
The Housing Inspector or Code Compliance Coordinator shall investigate all complaints alleging a violation of the Housing Code. It is the policy of the City of Marion to investigate all complaints within an appropriate amount of time of receipt of the complaint. The Housing Inspector, Code Compliance Coordinator, or designated representative shall attempt to notify the property owner or agent by email correspondence, telephone, or by personal contact that a complaint has been filed with the City alleging housing code violation(s).
To file a complaint please contact the rental housing division.
Additional Resources:
- Housing Fees
- Common Rental Housing Violations
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Information
- Housing Inspection Policy
- Ch. 247 - Property Maintenance
- Section 8 - Website
- Linn County Resources – Website
- Linn County Public Health – Website
- Iowa Legal Aid - Website
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