Iowa
What is the dollar limit for Iowa?
For Iowa, dollar limit is six thousand five hundred dollars; statute citation is Iowa Code § 631.1(1)(b), recorded from its source on 2026-08-31.
1. The following actions or claims are small claims and shall be commenced, heard and determined as provided in this chapter: a. A civil action for a money judgment where the amount in controversy is five thousand dollars or less for actions commenced before July 1, 2018, exclusive of interest and costs. b. A civil action for a money judgment where the amount in controversy is six thousand five hundred dollars or less for actions commenced on or after July 1, 2018, exclusive of interest and costs.
— legis.iowa.gov, retrieved 2026-08-31
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- legis.iowa.govhttps://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/631.1.pdf