Georgians Have Voted To Help Homeless With Mental Illness

Because it used a business entity for financing of an Atlanta housing renovation, 3Keys had lost a tax exemption for that property. It had to pay $30,000 in property taxes annually on the renovated property, Phoenix House in west Atlanta, which houses 69 people.

Courtesy of Phoenix House and Georgia Health News

Beyond the debate around Georgia’s election outcome, one result is a clear victory for health care.

Three of four Georgians voted to approve a referendum Nov. 6 that will help nonprofits provide permanent housing to homeless people with mental illness.

Referendum B allows a property tax exemption for nonprofit housing of these individuals in residences that get tax credit financing from for-profit business entities.