We scanned 101 US city government websites for ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance. Cities with 50,000+ population must comply by April 24, 2026. Penalties up to $150,000 per violation.
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The DOJ's ADA Title II rule requires WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for all government websites serving populations of 50,000 or more. Penalties up to $150,000 per violation.
This page tracks ADA and WCAG accessibility compliance scores for 101US city government websites serving populations of 50,000 or more. Under the DOJ's ADA Title II rule (28 CFR Part 35), published April 24, 2024, these government entities must achieve full WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance by April 24, 2026.
Each city website was scanned using OnePageAudit's accessibility scanner, which checks for 9 critical WCAG violations including missing image alt text, unlabeled form inputs, missing skip navigation, heading structure issues, and more. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better compliance.
What happens if a city misses the deadline?
The DOJ can pursue civil penalties up to $75,000 for a first violation and $150,000 for subsequent violations. These penalties are per-violation, not per-website. Private plaintiffs can also file lawsuits seeking injunctive relief. Plaintiff attorneys who already file thousands of ADA web accessibility cases annually are organizing to target non-compliant government websites starting May 2026.
Common issues found on government websites
Missing image alt text — photos, logos, and infographics without descriptions for screen readers
Unlabeled form inputs — search bars, contact forms, and permit applications without proper labels
No skip navigation — keyboard users must tab through entire navigation menus on every page