Beacon, Iowa
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Mahaska County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
194 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap194 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 75%Last updated: June 15, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Beacon, Iowa
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Beacon, Iowa are allowed with a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Beacon, Iowa?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Beacon, Iowa.
Where do these Beacon short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Beacon's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Beacon, Mahaska County, or Iowa authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.