14 DCMR § 14-9910
PENALTIES
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9910.1 A host found to have violated § 9901 or 9904 shall be liable for a civil penalty of: (a) $250 for the first violation; (b) $500 for a second violation; and (c) $1,000 for a third violation and an automatic revocation of the related short-term rental license endorsement. 9910.2 A booking service found to have violated § 9905 shall be liable for a civil penalty of $1,000 for each booking transaction made in violation of § 9905.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-9910, hosts who violate the District's short-term rental registration or operational requirements face escalating civil penalties: $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second, and $1,000 for a third—along with automatic revocation of their short-term rental license endorsement. Booking services that facilitate transactions in violation of the applicable platform rules face a separate civil penalty of $1,000 for each non-compliant booking transaction. These penalties apply independently to hosts and booking platforms, reflecting the District's layered enforcement approach for short-term rentals.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating short-term rentals in the District should be aware that D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-9910 establishes a tiered penalty structure for hosts who run afoul of §§ 9901 or 9904. Compliant operators generally maintain current license endorsements, adhere to all registration requirements, and avoid repeat violations—since a third violation triggers not only a $1,000 fine but also automatic loss of the short-term rental license endorsement. Keeping documentation of compliance with all applicable short-term rental rules is a practice commonly associated with operators who avoid escalating penalties under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants and neighbors in the District may find it useful to know that D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-9910 provides civil penalties against hosts who violate short-term rental rules, with fines rising from $250 for a first violation up to $1,000 and license revocation for a third. If you believe a host in your building or neighborhood is operating an unlicensed or non-compliant short-term rental, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the relevant District agency or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with D.C. short-term rental regulations. Understanding this penalty structure can help residents recognize what remedies the District has established for repeated violations.
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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