Here’s the official bill by Councilmember McDuffie – B22-0092 – Short-term Rental Regulation and Affordable Housing Protection Act of 2017 (Under Council Review).
BILL SUMMARY – As introduced, this bill requires the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) to monitor and investigate short term rentals for compliance with zoning regulations, building codes, health codes and housing codes among other things. DCRA must maintain records and statistics on licensed short-term rental activity. It creates a new license category for short-term rentals and procedures for enforcement actions. It also establishes penalties for violations. DC Council
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