(Renderings courtesy of High Desert Veterans Village)
A new housing development aimed at supporting veterans is coming to Burns, Oregon. Home First Development, in partnership with Harney Hub, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), and Momentasize Construction, is launching the High Desert Veterans Village — a thoughtfully designed, 20-unit community tailored to the needs of veterans.
Located just one block from Harney District Hospital at 220 N Harney Avenue, the village will offer 20 one-bedroom townhome-style units centered around a landscaped courtyard. Each home will have a private entrance, and residents will also have access to a shared community building for gatherings and support services.
Designed by architect Doug Circosta with trauma-informed principles in mind, the project emphasizes comfort, security, and connection — key elements in helping veterans rebuild stability and dignity.
The development addresses a critical housing shortage for low-income veterans in Oregon’s frontier regions and will work in tandem with local organizations like the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center and veterans’ groups to connect residents with needed services.
Funding for the project is provided by Oregon Housing and Community Services. “The High Desert Veterans Village is Home First Development’s seventh project serving veterans, and our second time supporting Harney Hub,” said Ben Pray, CEO of Home First Development. “We are proud to be a part of this project, and the development team looks forward to welcoming residents to their new homes next summer.”
Construction is underway, with the village expected to welcome residents by next summer.
