Mayor Bowser Announces New Short-Term Rental Legislation to Create More Economic Opportunities for District Residents
Date Released:
Fri, 03/13/2026
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) announced the introduction of the Short-Term Rental Regulation Amendment Act of 2026, a bill designed to make the District’s short-term rental laws clearer and provide additional economic opportunities for District residents looking to rent out their space as short-term rentals.



