The City of Newton has adopted an ordinance stating that all rental properties within the Newton city limits are required to obtain a rental permit. The Fire Department helps facilitate this program under the direction of the Fire Marshal.

Why Have This Program?
This code enforcement helps educate about fire safety, look for potential hazards, and most importantly helps prevent property fires.  During the Fiscal Year of 2010-2011 the Newton Fire Department conducted 663 rental property inspections.  During the same fiscal year, the rental program brought in over $59,000 in permit fees.

What do I do if I want to rent my property?
If you are a property owner and are thinking of renting, please call our office at (641) 792-3347 or click on our Permits page to find out more about this ordinance.  Failing to obtain a rental permit is a violation of ordinance 21.0105.