Lone Tree, Iowa
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Johnson County
Prohibited
STR Status
Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- New STRs prohibited; only existing STRs that operated with a city business license as of March 8, 2023 may continue
Official Sources
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 10, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Lone Tree, Iowa
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Lone Tree, Iowa are prohibited. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Lone Tree, Iowa?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are prohibited in Lone Tree, Iowa.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Lone Tree?
A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.
Where do these Lone Tree short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Lone Tree'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 Lone Tree, Johnson County, or Iowa authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.