Fulton County’s Budget Supports Housing Expansion!

According to the article, Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington announced that when the Commission adopts the 2026 Fiscal Year budget, it will allocate as much as $2.1 million for expanded permanent supportive housing and wraparound services. This decision comes amidst concerns from the City of Atlanta that the proposed budget didn’t fully address the previously discussed housing expansion.

The original budget proposal from the County included funding for 300 units of permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. However, the City of Atlanta aimed to secure an additional 250 units for 2026. This funding was initially absent from the County’s draft, raising public concerns from City leaders regarding the adequacy of the budget to meet the broader agreement for addressing family needs.

Ahead of the upcoming budget vote, Commissioner Arrington, a staunch advocate for this funding and the restoration of veterans services, shared that the county’s leadership collaborated with the county manager to identify and secure additional funds to bridge the financial gap.

“We worked diligently to identify the funding for this program dedicated to permanent supportive housing while honoring our commitment to the City of Atlanta and supporting underserved communities,” Arrington stated.

The pressing need to support vulnerable groups has become critical, especially in light of the federal administration’s service cuts. It’s essential for Fulton County to step in and address some of these funding shortfalls.

The Board of Commissioners plans to meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Fulton County Government Center, where they are anticipated to approve this crucial measure as part of the overall budget, which for this year totals more than $1 billion including subsidiary funds and the General Fund.

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