April 30, 2026
State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission: Special Voucher Assistance Fund Notice of Funding Availability
On May 1, 2026, the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission (SHTF) issued this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to announce the Special Voucher Assistance Fund. Funding will be made available to assist Georgia voucher-administering housing authorities in providing financial assistance to eligible special purpose voucher holders. The purpose of this NOFA is to outline available financial assistance, in the form of grants, to support eligible expenses associated with securing housing and executing Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contracts for special purpose voucher holders.
Overview
View the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission: Special Voucher Assistance NOFA .
Available Funds
Eligible Georgia voucher-administering housing authorities may be granted up to $500,000 per application cycle. All awards are subject to funding availability. Award amounts may be increased for housing authorities that demonstrate an operational Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program serving special purpose voucher holders, including active financial counseling, operational escrow saving accounts, and a functioning voucher to homeownership pipeline. Eligible applicants meeting these criteria may receive up to an additional $250,000.
Eligible Populations
Funding is available for the following special purpose voucher holders:
- Stability Voucher
- Mainstream Voucher
- Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Voucher
- Foster Youth to Independence Voucher
- Family Unification Voucher
- Other special vouchers created and funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Eligibility Requirements
For a comprehensive list of eligibility requirements, submission requirements, and more, visit the Special Voucher Assistance Fund webpage.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted through the appropriate form. Please review the full NOFA for detailed application requirements and evaluation priorities. All narrative documentation and attachments must be uploaded through the submission form.
Webinar
DCA will host a webinar on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams to introduce the program and requirements. All voucher-administering public housing authorities are invited to attend. To join the webinar, click here.
To learn more, visit the Special Voucher Assistance Fund webpage. With questions, please contact [email protected].