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Highest Freedom Score Counties in Iowa

A blended county-level discovery score for affordable land, alternative housing fit, taxes, solar, and broadband.

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#1Ringgold CountyPartially sourced77

Ringgold County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#2Decatur CountyPartially sourced76

Decatur County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#3Davis CountyPartially sourced75

Davis County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#4Van Buren CountyPartially sourced75

Van Buren County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#5Adams CountyPartially sourced69

Adams County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#6Wayne CountyPartially sourced69

Wayne County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#7Taylor CountyPartially sourced68

Taylor County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#8Allamakee CountyPartially sourced67

Allamakee County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#9Clayton CountyPartially sourced64

Clayton County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#10Monroe CountyPartially sourced64

Monroe County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#11Appanoose CountyPartially sourced63

Appanoose County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#12Clarke CountyPartially sourced61

Clarke County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#13Howard CountyPartially sourced61

Howard County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#14Jefferson CountyPartially sourced58

Jefferson County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#15Lyon CountyPartially sourced58

Lyon County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#16Audubon CountyPartially sourced57

Audubon County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#17Clay CountyPartially sourced57

Clay County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#18Clinton CountyPartially sourced57

Clinton County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#19Harrison CountyPartially sourced57

Harrison County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#20Marion CountyPartially sourced57

Marion County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#21Sac CountyPartially sourced57

Sac County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#22Cherokee CountyPartially sourced56

Cherokee County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#23Fremont CountyPartially sourced56

Fremont County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#24Ida CountyPartially sourced56

Ida County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#25O'Brien CountyPartially sourced56

O'Brien County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#26Osceola CountyPartially sourced56

Osceola County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#27Plymouth CountyPartially sourced56

Plymouth County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#28Worth CountyPartially sourced56

Worth County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#29Calhoun CountyPartially sourced55

Calhoun County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#30Chickasaw CountyPartially sourced55

Chickasaw County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#31Kossuth CountyPartially sourced55

Kossuth County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#32Louisa CountyPartially sourced55

Louisa County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#33Lucas CountyPartially sourced55

Lucas County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#34Mitchell CountyPartially sourced55

Mitchell County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#35Monona CountyPartially sourced55

Monona County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#36Page CountyPartially sourced55

Page County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#37Palo Alto CountyPartially sourced55

Palo Alto County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#38Pocahontas CountyPartially sourced55

Pocahontas County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#39Winneshiek CountyPartially sourced55

Winneshiek County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#40Adair CountyPartially sourced54

Adair County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#41Butler CountyPartially sourced54

Butler County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#42Cass CountyPartially sourced54

Cass County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#43Crawford CountyPartially sourced54

Crawford County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#44Dickinson CountyPartially sourced54

Dickinson County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#45Emmet CountyPartially sourced54

Emmet County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#46Fayette CountyPartially sourced54

Fayette County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#47Franklin CountyPartially sourced54

Franklin County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#48Greene CountyPartially sourced54

Greene County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#49Grundy CountyPartially sourced54

Grundy County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#50Guthrie CountyPartially sourced54

Guthrie County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#51Hamilton CountyPartially sourced54

Hamilton County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#52Hancock CountyPartially sourced54

Hancock County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#53Hardin CountyPartially sourced54

Hardin County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#54Humboldt CountyPartially sourced54

Humboldt County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#55Iowa CountyPartially sourced54

Iowa County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#56Keokuk CountyPartially sourced54

Keokuk County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#57Montgomery CountyPartially sourced54

Montgomery County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#58Shelby CountyPartially sourced54

Shelby County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#59Tama CountyPartially sourced54

Tama County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#60Union CountyPartially sourced54

Union County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#61Winnebago CountyPartially sourced54

Winnebago County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#62Wright CountyPartially sourced54

Wright County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#63Warren CountyPartially sourced53

Warren County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#64Jackson CountyPartially sourced52

Jackson County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#65Sioux CountyPartially sourced52

Sioux County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#66Bremer CountyPartially sourced51

Bremer County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#67Buena Vista CountyPartially sourced51

Buena Vista County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#68Cedar CountyPartially sourced51

Cedar County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#69Jasper CountyPartially sourced51

Jasper County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#70Mills CountyPartially sourced51

Mills County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#71Muscatine CountyPartially sourced51

Muscatine County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#72Poweshiek CountyPartially sourced51

Poweshiek County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#73Benton CountyPartially sourced50

Benton County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#74Black Hawk CountyPartially sourced50

Black Hawk County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#75Boone CountyPartially sourced50

Boone County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#76Buchanan CountyPartially sourced50

Buchanan County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#77Carroll CountyPartially sourced50

Carroll County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#78Cerro Gordo CountyPartially sourced50

Cerro Gordo County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#79Delaware CountyPartially sourced50

Delaware County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#80Des Moines CountyPartially sourced50

Des Moines County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#81Dubuque CountyPartially sourced50

Dubuque County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#82Henry CountyPartially sourced50

Henry County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#83Jones CountyPartially sourced50

Jones County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#84Lee CountyPartially sourced50

Lee County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#85Madison CountyPartially sourced50

Madison County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#86Mahaska CountyPartially sourced50

Mahaska County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#87Marshall CountyPartially sourced50

Marshall County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#88Pottawattamie CountyPartially sourced50

Pottawattamie County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#89Wapello CountyPartially sourced50

Wapello County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#90Washington CountyPartially sourced50

Washington County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#91Webster CountyPartially sourced50

Webster County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#92Woodbury CountyPartially sourced50

Woodbury County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#93Floyd CountyPartially sourced49

Floyd County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#94Story CountyPartially sourced46

Story County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#95Dallas CountyPartially sourced34

Dallas County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#96Johnson CountyPartially sourced33

Johnson County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#97Linn CountyPartially sourced33

Linn County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#98Scott CountyPartially sourced33

Scott County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#99Polk CountyPartially sourced30

Polk County has a first-pass Iowa source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, floodplain, waterway, access, agricultural exemption, and building-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the county, city where applicable, county environmental health, Iowa DNR resources, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

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