Washington, D.C., renters could soon be allowed to list their homes on short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb under new legislation introduced Friday by Mayor Muriel Bowser. 

The bill aims to clarify the district’s short-term rental rules while expanding opportunities for residents to earn income from visitors ahead of the city’s America250 celebrations.  

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