Ames

Ames regulates short-term rentals as 'Guest Lodging,' requiring mandatory registration and distinguishing between owner-occupied 'Home Shares' and non-primary 'Vacation Lodging.'

If you live in your home and want to rent it out, you can register as a 'Home Share,' which has no fee but limits unhosted rentals to 90 days per year. If the property is not your primary residence, it must be registered as a standard rental property and meet all city housing codes, including fire inspections. All hosts must maintain a guest registry and pay a 10% total lodging tax.