A Website Platform Built to Support Accessibility

The DOJ requires small local governments to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA web accessibility standards by April 26, 2027. Munibit's platform is built to support those requirements from day one, so every page, every form, and every document is supported.

Federal ADA Title II deadline for local governments under 50,000: April 26, 2027.

THE DOJ RULE

What the DOJ's ADA Title II Rule Requires from Your Municipality.

The Department of Justice has finalized a rule under ADA Title II requiring local governments to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA web accessibility standards. For governments under 50,000 population, the deadline is April 26, 2027.

Required Standard: WCAG 2.1 Level AA

WCAG 2.1 Level AA is the benchmark the DOJ requires. It covers how pages are structured, how forms work, how documents are displayed, and whether assistive technology like screen readers can navigate your site.

Deadline: April 26, 2027

Local governments with a population under 50,000 must meet the standard by April 26, 2027. There is no extension on record. The time to plan is now, not the week before the deadline.

It Is More Than Just Web Pages

The rule covers your full online presence, including online forms residents fill out, PDFs in your document library, and meeting minutes. A partially accessible site still carries risk.

Small Teams Are Not Exempt

The rule applies to cities, towns, townships, villages, boroughs, counties, and special districts, regardless of staff size or technical resources.

Note: Munibit builds its platform to support ADA Title II accessibility requirements. As with any compliance matter, municipalities should review their specific obligations with their legal counsel.

THE MUNIBIT PLATFORM

Accessibility Is Built Into the Platform, Not Bolted On

When you switch to Munibit as your website provider, you get a complete municipal website platform where accessibility support is part of the foundation. Your pages, tools, forms, and documents are all supported from day one.

There is no separate add-on to buy. No accessibility package. No extra fee. It is just how our platform is built.

Built to Support WCAG 2.2 Level AA

The law requires WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Munibit builds to WCAG 2.2, the newer & more rigorous standard. You start above the minimum, not at it.

Supports Forms & Documents

Accessibility support extends to online forms and your document library. Most competitors stop at pages and leave the rest to you.

No Extra Charge for Accessibility

Accessibility is included in every plan. No separate ADA fee. No upgrade required. Plans start at $99/mo.

Staff Training Included

Your Account Manager walks your team through how to add content accessibly. No technical background required.

Dedicated account manager, not a call center

You work with the same person every time, based in St. Charles, Missouri.

Fast to launch

Most Munibit sites go live within a few months. Starting now gives you the most runway before 2027.

Worth Knowing: Munibit's accessibility support comes as part of switching to our full website platform. It is not a standalone service. To get these benefits, your government would move its website to Munibit.

HOW WE COMPARE

How Munibit Compares to Other Municipal Website Platforms

Accessibility is not just about the home page. See how Munibit's platform compares to what typical government website providers deliver.

Coverage Area	Munibit Platform	Typical Competitor
Pages built to support WCAG 2.1 Level AA	Yes Builds to 2.2 AA	Yes
Online forms built with accessibility support	Yes	Often overlooked
Document library with accessibility support	Yes	Often overlooked
Staff training on adding accessible content	Yes	Usually costs extra
No extra fee for accessibility support	Yes	Fees common
All platform tools supported, not just pages	Yes	Pages only
Dedicated support person for questions	Yes Based in the USA	Varies

COMMON QUESTIONS

ADA Title II Website Accessibility:
Common Questions from Local Governments

Yes. Munibit's accessibility support is part of its full website platform. It is not a standalone product or a plugin you add to an existing site. To get the benefit, your local government would move its website to Munibit. The good news is that includes everything: design, setup, migration, hosting, all tools, and ongoing support, all at one monthly rate starting at $99/mo.
Munibit builds its platform to support ADA Title II accessibility requirements and WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards, which goes above the WCAG 2.1 Level AA the law requires. As with any compliance matter, municipalities should confirm their specific obligations with their legal counsel. We support the platform side. Your team is responsible for the content added over time, and we train you on how to do that accessibly.
The federal deadline for local governments under 50,000 population is April 26, 2027. The DOJ rule requires these governments to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA web accessibility standards by that date.
It is included. There is no separate ADA fee, no accessibility upgrade, and no add-on to purchase. Plans start at $99/mo (billed annually) and include the full platform and tools (not including text messages).
Yes. Accessibility support extends across the entire Munibit platform, including online forms and your document library. Most competitors stop at page-level accessibility and leave forms and PDFs for you to figure out on your own.
Yes. Munibit is built for small municipal teams without technical backgrounds. Your dedicated Account Manager handles setup, design, data migration, and training. Day-to-day updates use simple no-code tools. No developer needed.