Washington, DC · Member since 2015 · 1 post · 0 votes
Hi folks-
We've operated two traditional rental properties in DC for the last few years, but are unfamiliar with Airbnb and short-term rental regulations and strategies. We just purchased a new personal home with a basement unit, and are weighing a traditional long-term lease or Airbnb. We'd welcome any advice from those in the DC Airbnb scene regarding the new 2019 regulations. They seem onerous to the point of non-compliance by most everyone, but welcome any stories of how others have navigated the regulations, tax reporting, etc.
Washington, DC · Member since 2017 · 4 posts · 1 vote
6y
Hey Chris - what part of the new regulation seems onerous? My understanding is that for someone like yourself, who lives in the property- it’s a great thing. You will be able to get the short term rental host license which permits unlimited rental days. (Opposed you the short term vacation rental which limits to 90 days, for non owner occupied properties)
DCRA hasn't begun issuing licenses yet - they have a RFP solicitation out, or maybe it just closed, for someone to build a software application to issue and manage the STR licenses. Part of the scope of work mentions receiving data from the common platforms so they can verify host compliance. Assuming that happens, I would think they can easily enforce the new law.