D.C. adopted short-term 2027 spending for government services

The act sets D.C. agency operating spending amounts for 2027. The amounts cover D.C. agencies, including public safety agencies and schools. The general operating ceiling is the lower of 2027 revenue or $21.88 billion, with adjustments allowed elsewhere in the act. Federal payment amounts rise or fall with what Congress provides. The budget covers the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; the emergency act lasts no longer than 90 days after taking effect.

The act sets a net $3.51 billion increase in construction project funding. The net amount combines local and federal funding and includes a $14.1 million reduction in local transportation funds. Agencies may use this funding only for its intended projects and purposes. The construction funding remains available until spent.

D.C. directs extra local revenue first to a reserve, then to named programs in priority order. The later funding goes in order to the Housing Authority, emergency rental aid, a youth rehabilitation program, and a workforce account. Extra 2026 revenue goes into the reserve first, and extra 2027 revenue fills any gap until these deposits total $150 million. Only after that target is met may up to $50 million in further extra 2027 revenue fund the named programs. Housing Authority money is for use if the federal emergency housing voucher program ends. The rule uses local revenue certified in the June, September, or December 2026 estimates.