How to Get Military Housing Information

The United States military offers various perks to its members when it comes to housing options, from free on-base accommodations to various housing allowances. The type of assistance that you qualify for can vary greatly depending on factors such as military rank and marital status.

Instructions

1. Speak with the military housing referral office, your superior or commanding officer. He is a resource for the requirements and steps to obtaining military housing.

2. Check with other members of the armed forces who are currently taking advantage of this benefit or are on the waiting list.

3. Visit military related websites.

4. Look at military magazines such as "Army Times," "Navy Times," "Air Force Times" and "Marine Corps Times." They provide information on everything related to each particular branch of service, including military housing.

Tips & Warnings

• To qualify for on-base housing, you have to be married and/or have minor child(ren).

• For on-base housing, you can be placed on the waiting list if the number of applicants is greater than the number of housing units available.

• Your housing unit may undergo inspections without prior notice.

• The housing options available to you (on-base and off-base) depend on your rank, location, marital status and number of dependents.

• Be sure to confirm that the information from printed sources and websites you use is up to date.