Fort Dodge, IA
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Key Performance Metrics
Market snapshotPerformance indicators for the Fort Dodge short-term rental market based on reliable data.
Listings
15 / 46
Reliable / Active
Cap Rate
17%
Middle-Earners Gross Yield
Revenue
$21,029
Middle-Earners Revenue
Occupancy
58%
Middle-Earners Occupancy
Home Value
$125,191
Median Home Sale Price
Top Earners
$37,043
Top-Earners Revenue
Fort Dodge
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Challenging to Investors
Fort Dodge Regulations
STRs appear allowed as lodging houses in many districts but usually require a special/conditional use permit with Plan & Zoning and City Council approval, adding case-by-case uncertainty and potential conditions (parking/occupancy). There is no standalone city STR ordinance, so investors must verify zoning and comply with inspections, property standards, and state lodging/sales taxes—creating moderate complexity and risk.
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About Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge is a city in and the county seat of Webster County, Iowa, United States, along the Des Moines River. The population was 24,871 in the 2020 census, a decrease from 25,136 in 2000. Fort Dodge is a major commercial center for North Central and Northwest Iowa. It is located on U.S. Routes 20 and 169.