Storm Lake, IA
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Key Performance Metrics
Market snapshotPerformance indicators for the Storm Lake short-term rental market based on reliable data.
Listings
14 / 25
Reliable / Active
Cap Rate
17%
Middle-Earners Gross Yield
Revenue
$29,681
Middle-Earners Revenue
Occupancy
49%
Middle-Earners Occupancy
Home Value
$172,285
Median Home Sale Price
Top Earners
$51,769
Top-Earners Revenue
Storm Lake
Market Revenue Seasonality
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Challenging to Investors
Storm Lake Regulations
Short‑term rentals are technically allowed but only via Bed & Breakfast (owner‑occupied, breakfast service, ≤10 units, 7‑day stay cap) or as Lodging; non‑owner‑shared STRs aren’t a recognized use and require a zoning determination/variance. Certificates of Zoning Compliance and Occupancy plus state lodging and (if serving breakfast) food licensing add process cost/complexity, while the strict caps and stay limits restrict viable operating models.
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About Storm Lake
Storm Lake is a city in and the county seat of Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 11,269 in the 2020 census, an increase from 10,076 in the 2000 census. Located along the northern shore of the Storm Lake reservoir, the city is home to Buena Vista University, King's Pointe Waterpark Resort, the Living Heritage Tree Museum, and the Santa's Castle holiday attraction. It is the principal city of the Storm Lake micropolitan area.