[5] The proposed FY 2027 budget includes $9.3 million to fund 404 additional Georgia Housing Vouchers slots to help meet that new provision. The Governor’s Budget Report, AFY 2026 – FY 2027. https://opb.georgia.gov/budget-information/budget-documents/governors-budget-reports[2] Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Justice Department obtains comprehensive agreement regarding the state of Georgia’s mental health and developmental disability system. https://gbpi.org/overview-2026-fiscal-year-budget-for-state-housing-programs/[5] Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities budget overview [Testimony for Joint Appropriations Committee starting at 18 minutes].

Source: New York Times February 05, 2026 19:21 UTC