Bergen County Adds $200,000 to Mahwah Veteran Housing Project

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners approved an additional $200,000 for an apartment complex in Mahwah on October 7.

This new funding brings the total county authorization for the project to $450,000. The development at 109 Cedar Hill Road will include six units intended for veterans with disabilities. Nouvelle Main Street Urban Renewal LLC is the developer behind the project. The company requested more money because construction costs increased during the build.

The apartments are part of Mahwah's plan to create more affordable housing. Township documents describe the units as affordable rentals with a preference for veterans. A municipal newsletter from May 2026 identified the project as housing for households with disabled veterans. The developer is working with Mahwah Township, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Paterson, and the New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholders Group.

Local officials marked the start of construction with a groundbreaking ceremony on May 5. Mahwah Mayor Jim Wysocki, several Township Council members, and state Assemblyman Robert Auth attended the event. Despite this progress, rising costs led the developer to seek more financial support. In January, Mahwah officials supported increasing the project’s request for federal HOME funding from $250,000 to $450,000. The federal HOME program helps communities build affordable housing for families that meet income requirements. Mahwah officials stated that the township’s support would not require additional money from local taxpayers.

The state context for this project includes the Bringing Veterans Home initiative. Launched in January 2025, this program has helped more than 2,000 veterans obtain permanent housing, according to the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The statewide initiative assists veterans experiencing homelessness. The Mahwah apartments represent a local effort to expand these housing options.

A separate four-bedroom group home is planned for 111 Cedar Hill Road. That project is distinct from the six-apartment veterans housing development. Cedar Hill Road is an area where Mahwah has been working to expand housing for residents with limited incomes.

Officials have not announced a confirmed completion date, rental rates, or when applications will open. The final eligibility requirements are also not yet confirmed, including whether applicants must meet residency restrictions.