D.C. Code tit. 30, ch. 2 § 30-201.03
Short-term rental license application.
Operative Text
A host applying for a short-term rental license endorsement shall: (1) Provide evidence that he or she complies with the requirements of § 30-201.02 ; (2) If the short-term rental is on property within a condominium, cooperative, or homeowner association, provide proof that the condominium, cooperative, or homeowner association permits the operation of a short-term rental; (3) State the number of, and describe, the short-term rentals to be provided by the host on the property; and (4) Pay the license fee, which shall be determined by the Mayor by rulemaking; provided, that the fee for a "Short-Term Rental" endorsement and "Short-Term Rental: Vacation Rental" endorsement shall be the same.
D.C. Code § 30-201.03 establishes the requirements that a host must satisfy when applying for a short-term rental license endorsement in the District of Columbia. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with the eligibility rules in § 30-201.02, show that any applicable condominium, cooperative, or homeowner association permits short-term rentals on the property, describe the rentals they intend to offer, and pay a license fee set by the Mayor through rulemaking. The fee is the same whether the endorsement sought is for a standard short-term rental or a vacation rental.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers seeking to operate a short-term rental in the District of Columbia generally gather documentation showing compliance with § 30-201.02 before submitting a license endorsement application under § 30-201.03. Those whose properties fall within a condominium, cooperative, or homeowner association typically obtain written proof from that association confirming that short-term rentals are permitted. Compliant operators also accurately describe the number and nature of the short-term rentals they plan to offer and remit the applicable license fee as established by the Mayor's rulemaking.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants and housing advocates can reference D.C. Code § 30-201.03 to understand what a host is legally required to demonstrate before operating a short-term rental in a building or community. If a host is operating without a proper license endorsement—or without the required association approval in a condominium, cooperative, or HOA setting—that may represent a failure to meet the application requirements set out in this provision. Tenants who believe a host is operating out of compliance may consider contacting the District of Columbia's relevant licensing or housing authorities, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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