Governor Sherrill Highlights Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness, Expanding Housing
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April 10, 2026
Governor Sherrill Highlights Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness, Expanding Housing
Breaks Ground on New 100% Affordable Housing for Veterans and Seniors
AVENEL – Governor Mikie Sherrill today highlighted her administration's commitment to effectively end veteran homelessness in New Jersey, backed by a dedicated investment in the Governor’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The budget includes $11 million for the existing Bringing Veterans Home initiative, which has successfully adopted strategies to transition homeless veterans from temporary housing placements to stable, permanent housing solutions.
Governor Sherrill, a Navy veteran, has made honoring those who served a key priority.
Governor Sherrill was joined today by Speaker Coughlin, County Commissioner Director Rios, and Mayor McCormac at the groundbreaking of the Petersen Commons in Woodbridge, a 60-unit 100% affordable senior and veterans housing community.
“This is the year we effectively end veteran homelessness in New Jersey,” said Governor Sherrill. “Today’s groundbreaking at Petersen Commons represents our commitment to ensuring every New Jerseyan—especially those who have served our country—can age with dignity in a safe, affordable place to call home. As a military veteran, I am grateful to our partners for their shared efforts to expand affordable housing across New Jersey.”
Since its launch, the Bringing Veterans Home program has supported more than 1,450 permanent housing placements. The $11 million investment in the FY 2027 budget builds on that momentum, ensuring the program has the resources needed to fulfill the Governor's historic pledge.
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs are anticipated to reach all known homeless veterans this year.
The brand-new Petersen Commons community, expected to be completed in the spring of 2027, will provide high-quality, affordable housing opportunities for older adults 55+, with a preference given to veterans.
These initiatives are part of a broader housing strategy outlined in Governor Sherrill's FY 2027 budget, including $70 million for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and increasing down payment support for first-time home buyers. In addition, the budget is designed to help brace against the impact of Trump Administration cuts to emergency housing programs.
The Sherrill Administration also intends to spend $25 million to expand programs to address homelessness more broadly across the state.
