The City of Indianola Rental Housing Inspection Program began in 2022, after the latest census data showed the city with a population of over 15,000 which prompted the creation of the program as required by state law.

Community and Economic Development Director Charlie Dissell tells KNIA News rental housing in the city limits of Indianola are currently being inspected, in the first of three inspection periods taking place over the next several years. These three inspection periods are determined by Ward location. Ward 1 and 3 have been allocated seven months to inspect each rental unit. Ward 2 and 4 will be inspected together over a period of seven months.

Ward 1 inspections will last through February 28th, 2023 and Ward 3 inspections will begin March 1st and go through October 31st, with Wards 2 and 4 taking place through 2024.
Registration for rental housing is available on the City of Indianola website.