Edison Opens 172-Unit Affordable Housing Community At Camp Kilmer

EDISON, NJ —The Township recently inaugurated Truman Square — a 172-unit affordable housing community for veterans and families at the former U.S. Army Camp Kilmer base in Edison.

The housing unit was part of Edison’s affordable housing plan.

“With the grand opening of Truman Square, we are one step closer to reaching the Township’s ambitious affordable housing goals,” Mayor Thomas Lankey said. “More families and veterans in Edison will now have access to brand new, high-quality affordable housing and on-site supportive services and resources.”

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The community offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for households earning between 20 percent to 60 percent of the area median income.

Additionally, 25 percent of apartments carry a preference for veterans and another 25 percent carry a preference for formerly homeless veterans. A total of 32 units have seen set-aside for formerly homeless families.

Several units will be supported through New Jersey’s Division of Developmental Disabilities, the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and the Edison Housing Authority.

Pennrose Management Company will serve as the property manager and Triple C Housing Inc. will provide residents with on-site supportive services, including peer support and veteran-to-veteran services.

The apartments include fully equipped kitchens with electric range and dishwasher; spacious closets; vinyl kitchen flooring; in-unit and on-floor laundry facilities; and resident-controlled heating and cooling.

The building is pet-friendly and includes shared amenities like community rooms, fitness centers, secured access entry, and maintenance with 24-hour emergency call service.

“We are proud to partner with the Township of Edison to help meet their affordable housing goals and deliver high-quality affordable housing and supportive services designed for the local community,” said Jacob Fisher, Regional Vice President at Pennrose. “Camp Kilmer was one of the largest processing centers for troops during World War II, and we are thrilled to give this historic site a second life designed to support those who served our country.”

Camp Kilmer was the largest processing center for troops during World War II, processing over 2.5 million soldiers. It officially closed in 2009.

The apartments are available for immediate occupancy for residents at a range of incomes.

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