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Generally Investor friendly
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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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.