The Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless says veteran homelessness in Chatham County has reached an all-time low. The authority provides veterans affordable housing through Savannah’s Veterans Tiny House Project, including The Cove at Dundee, which has 46 homes.
Jennifer Dulong, the authority’s CEO, said 387 veterans have moved into the community and later moved into permanent housing, reaching financial stability and self-sufficiency. The Cove also offers a medical clinic, case managers and wrap-around services.
Residents have no lease-term limit and may stay as long as they need, Dulong said. Rent ranges from $240 to $400, and 98% of residents pay their own rent.
The reported eligibility rules do not make income, mental health struggles, substance use disorders or pets barriers to applying. Applicants need a DD 214 form proving release or discharge from active duty.
Nationally, the latest U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development data cited in the report counted more than 30,000 veterans experiencing homelessness in 2025. That figure was down 1.2% from 2024 and 56.1% from 2010.
By News Now Georgia
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
