Chatham County veteran homelessness hits low; 46 homes available

by Julianne Sheehan

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Veteran homelessness in Chatham County has reached an all-time low, according to the Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless.

The authority works directly with veterans to provide affordable housing through Savannah’s Veterans Tiny House Project.

What the community offers

Veterans can find 46 homes, a medical clinic, case managers and wrap-around services at The Cove at Dundee.

“To date, 387 veterans have successfully moved into the community and move out to permanent housing, reaching financial stability and self sufficiency,” said Jennifer Dulong, CEO of the Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless.

Homelessness data

The most recent data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development shows more than 30,000 veterans experienced homelessness in 2025.

That is a 1.2% decrease from the year before and a 56.1% decrease since 2010.

“When a veteran is experiencing homelessness, making sure that their agency, privacy and dignity is restored to them as quickly as possible is really critical,” Dulong said.

Rent and length of stay

Case managers work directly with veterans to determine the level of assistance needed and how they can help.

Dulong said 98% of residents pay their own rent. Rent ranges from $240 to $400.

“This might be their permanent home, and that’s okay too. So we don’t set lease term limits on our community, a veteran can live out here as long as they need to,” Dulong said.

Homes furnished before move-in

Before a resident moves in, the home is prepared. All new furniture and kitchen appliances are brought in, and a fresh coat of paint is applied.

“You don’t have to bring anything with you, if you don’t have anything, you aren’t bringing anything with you, you are moving into a new home and all your needs are immediately met,” Dulong said.

When residents move out, “they can take all the items with them to help start their new life in their next home,” Dulong said.