• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

US Military

  • Branches
    • Army
    • Navy
    • Air Force
    • Marine Corps
    • Coast Guard
    • National Guard
    • Air National Guard
    • Find A Recruiter
  • Find A Recruiter
  • Military Benefits
    • GI Bill
    • VA Loans
    • Military Scholarships
    • Military Friendly Colleges
    • Money
  • Jobs
    • Military Pay Chart
    • Veteran Jobs
    • Civilian Jobs
  • VA Loan Rates
  • Military News
    • Top News
    • Benefits
    • Careers
    • Education
    • Featured Columnists
      • Larry Fowler
      • Scott Ostrow
      • Kim Lengling
      • Dr. Sasha Toperich
      • Rick Stewart
  • USM Shop
  • GI Bill
  • VA Loans
  • Military Scholarships
  • Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities in America

Military Housing Benefits

November 22, 2007 By admin

For many people their most expensive bill will be their mortgage or their rent payment.  In the case of a mortgage, people will not become financially free until 15, 30 or even 40 years, depending on the term they agreed too.  Renters, on the other hand, will never be free of their financial obligation.  So, if there was an opportunity where one could get their housing completely free, most would welcome it.  The only way to do this outside of paying the mortgage bill off early, or living with someone else is to join the military full-time and take advantage of military housing. Two options are available when it comes to housing benefits for the soldier.  The first is available for everyone, even part-time soldiers, though they will need to be on active duty.  It is called a housing allowance.  Payment is very generous, in some cases significantly more than what a person would normally pay on their own for their rent or mortgage.  The other option is only available for full-time soldiers, and it involves living rent-free in military housing.  Soldiers give up their housing allowance for this privilege. The housing that is available for military personnel will largely depend on the base they are residing at.  Unfortunately, there are some houses that are older and more rundown.  Yet, there are others that look no different than any other type of house.  They can be in the form of a townhouse or a single family.  They can be somewhat small or large.  They can even be all-brick. In terms of the overall neighborhood, military families live in gated communities.  Only individuals military personnel, families and guests are allowed in the community.  This adds a great deal of security for the military person and their family.  Although crime can still happen anywhere, it is significantly less likely to happen in environments where outside movement is strictly controlled. Location-wise, military housing will be either on base or near it.  In either situation military families will have access to another built-in community.  Military bases have malls, schools, hospitals, movie theaters and even golf courses.  Additionally, if a military spouse or dependent doesn’t have access to a car, most bases have on-post taxicab services and/or free shuttles that travel from one location to another. What are the disadvantages to living in military housing?  Well, most neighborhoods, particularly newer ones, will have codes that residents need to go by.  Yards must be well-kept and the types of pets one is able to have are limited to certain breeds.  Yet, having to live by community rules is not uncommon.  Many civilians live in similar situations in gated communities.  They may even get hefty fines if they do not follow the rules.  So, basically, in terms of disadvantages, the rule issue shouldn’t be too much of a problem. However, there might be an issue with trying to get into military housing period.  This is because there are often long waiting lists to have access to them.  Unfortunately, there is no way to get around this problem, other than being patient and trying to apply for the housing as soon as it becomes available.

Filed Under: Benefits, Updates

[related_posts_by_tax format="thumbnails" limit_posts="100" image_size="sidebar-thumbnail" public_only="true" posts_per_page="6"]

Primary Sidebar

USMilitary.com Career Guide

Sign up to receive USMilitary.com email updates and to hear what's going on with all military branches!

Featured Columnists

Larry Fowler

Larry Fowler is the publisher of USMilitary.com Network one of America's premier privately owned

Autobiography Compares Christian Living With Navy SEAL Training (BUD/S).

Scott Ostrow

Lt Col (Dr.) Scott A. Ostrow retired from the Air Force in September 2005 and has been teaching

Must Read: The Truth About The ASVAB Test Prep From The Man Who Wrote The Book

Kim Lengling

Kim Lengling is a Air Force Veteran whose passion is to help support veterans and their

The Moving Wall: Women Who Paid The Ultimate Price For Their Country

Dr. Sasha Toperich

Dr. Sasha Toperich is the Senior Executive Vice President at Transatlantic Leadership

Sarraj’s Dangerous Dance With Power

Rick Stewart

Rick Stewart is a former United States Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE)

Announcing American Patriots Unsung Magazine

Nathan B. Nelson

Capt (ret) Nathan B. Nelson is the Director of Military Affairs for the 1st Congressional district

Three Critical Considerations for Every Veteran Prior to Leaving Active Duty

Laquan Daniels

Laquan Daniel is a military recruiting expert with over 17 years of specialized experience in the

Important News For Military Transitioning Veterans

Veteran Buzz

Hire Military Veterans

Which Companies Are Most Likely to Hire Military Veterans?

July 30, 2018 By Ben Ehinger

High-Paying Jobs for Military Veterans

5 High-Paying Jobs for Military Veterans

July 2, 2018 By Ben Ehinger

High Paying Jobs Not Requiring a Degree

June 28, 2018 By Ben Ehinger

Footer

  • Advertise With Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Write For US
  • Link to Us

Recent

  • Autobiography Compares Christian Living With Navy SEAL Training (BUD/S).
  • Apache Attack Helicopter Pilot: To Maintain a Watchful Eye, “Above the Best”
  • Peering Into The Future: NATO 2030 Initiative Announced
  • What Military Branch Sees the Most Combat?
  • From Belarus “With Love”, Yet Again

Search

© Copyright 2021 USMillitary
Web Design by Goebel Media Group


THIS IS A PRIVATE WEBSITE THAT IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, U.S. ARMED FORCES, OR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES HAVE NOT REVIEWED THIS INFORMATION. THIS SITE IS NOT CONNECTED WITH ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.

​Tips
Discounts
News

​

​

Join the USMilitary.com Newsletter Today!

By subscribing you agree to our terms & conditions

x