Bill > HF562

This bill modifies existing Iowa law to provide property owners more flexibility in repairing or reconstructing structures that have been damaged or destroyed by accidents, weather events, or similar incidents. Specifically, the legislation allows property owners to rebuild their structure exactly as it was before the damaging event, without being required to comply with any current building codes or zoning regulations that may have changed since the original structure was built. The bill grants owners a 10-year window from the date of the damage to begin repairs or reconstruction, which provides significant latitude in timing. By including language like "notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary," the bill ensures that other statutory requirements won't prevent owners from restoring their property to its previous condition. This could be particularly helpful for owners of older structures or those in areas prone to natural disasters, giving them more certainty and control over rebuilding after unexpected damage.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF562