Ottumwa, IA
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Key Performance Metrics
Market snapshotPerformance indicators for the Ottumwa short-term rental market based on reliable data.
Listings
14 / 29
Reliable / Active
Cap Rate
12%
Middle-Earners Gross Yield
Revenue
$14,614
Middle-Earners Revenue
Occupancy
60%
Middle-Earners Occupancy
Home Value
$118,190
Median Home Sale Price
Top Earners
$25,434
Top-Earners Revenue
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Generally Investor friendly
Ottumwa Regulations
Short‑term rentals are lawful but tied to zoning; investors in non‑as‑of‑right districts must obtain a conditional‑use permit (CUP) and satisfy multiple licenses/inspections (state lodging license, fire‑safety, health, city registration if adopted, tax permits). The process is structured and predictable with no explicit citywide caps or bans, making compliance feasible and relatively low‑risk.
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About Ottumwa
Ottumwa ( ə-TUM-wə) is a city in and the county seat of Wapello County, Iowa, United States. The population was 25,529 at the time of the 2020 U.S. Census. Located in the state's southeastern section, the city is split into northern and southern halves by the Des Moines River.