Garrison, Iowa
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Benton County
Allowed
STR Status
Permit: Not Required
500 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNo
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap500 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 15, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Garrison, Iowa
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Garrison, Iowa are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Garrison, Iowa?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed in Garrison, Iowa.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Garrison?
No STR permit is required.
Where do these Garrison short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Garrison'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 Garrison, Benton County, or Iowa authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.