Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the reprogramming of $1,895,000 from the Department of Buildings and the Department of For-Hire Vehicles to the DC Housing Authority for Fiscal Year 2026. This reallocation is necessary to cover unexpected costs related to rental assistance and the Local Rent Supplement Program, which have increased due to factors such as changes in household income and rising rents from tenant relocations. The funds will be sourced from savings within the two departments, primarily due to unfilled positions and the phaseout of certain programs, ensuring that the budgets of these departments remain unaffected.

The resolution outlines the need for these funds to address a projected year-end deficiency in non-personnel services expenditures, with the reprogramming effective until September 30, 2026. It involves a total decrease of $1,895,000 across various cost centers while maintaining an overall budget authority of $82,441,407.28. The adjustments require approval from the DC Council and the Office of Budget and Planning, and they aim to ensure that the DC Housing Authority can continue providing essential rental assistance to low-income residents without interruption.