What is the ADA Title II website accessibility deadline for my city or county?
State and local government entities with a total population of 50,000 or more have until April 26, 2027 to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Entities with a population under 50,000, and any special district government of any size, have until April 26, 2028. These dates come from the Department of Justice's 2026 interim final rule extending the original 2024 compliance dates by one year.
Does a school district, water district, or fire district get the small-entity deadline automatically?
Yes. Any special district government — school, water, fire, transit, or other special-purpose district — has until April 26, 2028 regardless of the population it serves, under the same DOJ rule.
What standard do I actually need to meet?
WCAG 2.1 Level AA, which the DOJ's rule (28 CFR 35.200) adopts as the technical standard for web content and mobile apps covered by ADA Title II.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is a plain-language read of a published federal rule extension, not legal advice, and it does not review your specific facts. Confirm the current date, and whether it applies to your entity, with your own counsel or ADA coordinator, and check the Federal Register / ada.gov directly — an interim rule can change.