Definitions, requirements, standards, criteria and other important specific to this profession.

Laws. Laws are contained in the Iowa Code. They are enacted by the Iowa Legislature and provide statutory authority to the professional licensure boards.

Administrative rules. The professional licensure boards adopt rules to interpret and implement the Iowa Code. Administrative rules have the force and effect of law.

  • Iowa Administrative Rules: 193E Iowa Real Estate Commission
  • Iowa Code: 543B Iowa Real Estate Commission
  • Iowa Code: 17A Iowa Administrative Procedure Act
  • Iowa Code: 272C Regulation of Licensed Professions and Occupations


Agency Rules Administrator

The Agency Rules Administrator is the official responsible for the administration of the agency rulemaking process. If you have any questions about current or pending agency rules for the Board, contact the Agency Rules Administrator:
Agency Rules Administrator
Iowa Real Estate Commission
6200 Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone: 515.725.9022
Fax: 515.725.9032
Email: realestatecommission@iowa.gov


The Iowa Legislature has tools available in order to keep up-to-date with the rulemaking process.