What is military housing referral?

AHRN is an online housing referral network sponsored by the Defense Department that connects military renters with a wide range of rental properties in areas near military installations in the continental U.S., Europe and the Pacific. The service is free for service members and property managers.

Does military qualify for low income housing?

The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, H.R. 3221, was signed into law (Public Law 110-289) this July by President Bush. The law will: Exclude military housing allowances from counting as income when servicemembers try to qualify for low-income housing.

How does military on-base housing work?

If you are married and living with your spouse or minor dependents, you will either live in on-base housing or be given a monetary allowance called Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to live off-base. The amount of BAH depends on your duty station zip code, your rank, and whether or not you have dependents.

Is there an off base housing referral service?

Off-base housing referral service will be provided for Single service members and DoD civilian personnel who are eligible for Oversea Housing Allowance (OHA) and Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) upon completion of ROM and after reporting to their respective command in Yokosuka.

What is the reference in the DoD housing manual?

This Manual reissues DoD 4165.63-M (Reference (a)) in accordance with the guidance in DoD Instruction (DoDI) 4165.63 (Reference (b)) and the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5134.01 (Reference (c)) to implement policy, assign responsibilities, and provide procedures on all matters associated with military housing.

Where can I find information on military housing?

Learn more at the HOMES.mil site. The Department of Defense is committed to ensuring that privatized housing Tenants (military service members and their families) receive quality housing and fair treatment from the Military Housing Privatization Initiative project owners that operate and maintain privatized housing.

Is the air force required to provide housing?

Installations are required by DoD 4165.63-M and AF Policy to provide Housing Support and Referral Services to all DoD personnel and their dependents to help locate suitable, affordable, and nondiscriminatory housing in the local community or in privatized housing.