Clermont County is officially moving from talk to action on veteran housing. County officials and the Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) held a short groundbreaking ceremony yesterday at Mt. Holly Christian Church to kick off construction of Veterans Village, a 19-unit supportive housing community in Monroe Township. The development will sit on roughly 15 acres off State Route 125 and, once built, will cluster 16 one-bedroom and three two-bedroom units around a central clubhouse and shared outdoor areas. County leaders say construction is expected to wrap up in late 2027, with veterans starting to move in during the first quarter of 2028.
What Veterans Village will include
According to Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority, Veterans Village will be made up of 19 cottage-style homes and a community clubhouse that will include space for on-site VA services, a media room and a kitchenette. The project page says the development will feature LEED-certified construction, broadband in every unit and homes that are ADA-capable. Outside, residents can expect raised garden beds, a gazebo and pickleball courts.
Units will be subsidized through HUD-VASH project-based vouchers, so residents will pay about 30 percent of their adjusted gross income toward rent, while utilities will be covered by CMHA.
Funding, partners and timeline
Clermont County reports that commissioners have committed $5.1 million in county ARPA funds and more than $1 million in HOME funds toward the roughly $10.6 million project, which will sit next to Mt. Holly Christian Church. The county lists partners that include the Cincinnati Development Fund, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the State of Ohio.
Officials say construction began this spring and remains on track to finish by late 2027, with move-ins planned for early 2028.
Why local leaders say it matters
Alicia Morlatt, executive director of CMHA, told Spectrum News that many Clermont County veterans currently travel to Cincinnati or other counties for services because local shelter and support options are scarce. Veteran Gary Lytle said the layout of Veterans Village - small homes gathered around shared spaces - is designed to help rebuild the sense of community that can support people working through housing instability.
How it fits into regional efforts
The Monroe Township project is arriving as part of a broader regional push to expand veteran-focused housing. One recent example is the 49-unit Klekamp Family Veteran Residences in Cincinnati, which opened in January 2026, according to Talbert House. Local officials say Veterans Village is meant to be a smaller, targeted effort that pairs permanent housing with on-site services aimed at keeping veterans stably housed.
How to help or learn more
CMHA and the county provide donation and volunteer details on the Veterans Village project page and are encouraging community involvement as the build progresses. For more on the project and how to give, visit Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority.
