Housing Resources
Find housing, calculate BAH, and understand your housing entitlements
Housing Resources
AHRN (Automated Housing Referral Network)
Official DoD housing referral service with verified listings near military installations
Verified landlordsMilitary-friendlyPCS-friendly leases
Visit SiteMilitary Housing Office
On-installation housing office for government quarters and privatized housing
Wait list infoHousing allowancesMove-in assistance
Official BAH Calculator
Official Defense Travel Management Office BAH rate lookup
Current ratesAll locationsWith/without dependents
Visit SiteOn-Base vs. Off-Base Housing
Compare your housing options
Advantages
- - No out-of-pocket housing costs
- - Utilities often included
- - Close proximity to work
- - Military community support
- - Maintenance handled by housing office
- - Safe, controlled environment
Considerations
- - Wait lists can be long
- - Less privacy/independence
- - Strict rules and inspections
- - Limited customization options
- - May not keep BAH savings
- - Quality varies by installation
Housing Tips & Guidance
Before You Move
- Contact gaining installation Housing Office 60+ days before arrival
- Join wait list for on-base housing if interested
- Research school districts if you have children
- Check BAH rates for accurate budget planning
- Review lease termination clauses for military-friendly terms
Finding Off-Base Housing
- Use AHRN for verified military-friendly landlords
- Look for month-to-month or military clause leases
- Consider commute times and traffic patterns
- Research neighborhood safety and amenities
- Factor in utilities not included in BAH
On-Base Housing
- Privatized housing has different rules than government quarters
- Understand what BAH covers vs. out-of-pocket costs
- Check maintenance responsiveness before committing
- Review pet policies carefully
- Understand move-out inspection requirements
Legal Protections
- SCRA provides early lease termination rights with PCS orders
- 30-day notice typically required for military clause termination
- Get lease termination in writing
- Document property condition at move-in and move-out
- Keep copies of all housing-related documents
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
The SCRA provides important housing protections for service members, including the right to terminate residential leases early when receiving PCS orders or deployment orders of 90+ days.
Lease Termination Rights
- - Provide written notice with copy of orders
- - 30 days after next rent due date
- - No early termination penalties
- - Security deposit must be returned
Additional Protections
- - Interest rate cap at 6% on pre-service debts
- - Protection from eviction
- - Delay of civil court proceedings
- - Vehicle lease termination rights