Off-base Military Houses in Virginia

Off-base Military Houses in Virginia

             Members who have dependents usually have the option of living on-base in military family housing for free, or off-base and receive a monthly housing allowance. Members who are assigned to locations where dependents are not allowed to travel at government expense (such as basic training, and some unaccompanied overseas assignments) can live in the barracks for free, and still continue to receive the housing allowance, in order to provide a household for their family members.

There are various advantages for off-base Military Houses in Virginia:

1. You may save money:
When living off base, you can choose a place that fits your budget. If your rent or mortgage payments are lower than BAH, you keep the extra.

2. Much more variety:
Off base, there is a wider range of houses and neighborhoods to choose from, and they don’t all have the same boring white walls.

3. More amenities:
Your dream house may be within your BAH. You can have extra bedrooms, walk-in closets, a larger garage, private swimming pool, central heat and air conditioning, a fireplace, etc.

4. Personalize it:
When you live off base, you have more options to personalize your property with paint, decorations, yard work, etc. This is especially true if you buy your own place.

5. Put down roots:
If you live in the local civilian community, you may be more likely to make local connections at stores, the gym, school, church, etc.

Working with your price range:
              Regardless of the type of military rental home you are searching for, we canhelp you find the right military home at the right price. We understand that like most military families and individuals, you have a budget to be considered. We will always respect your budget and strive to show you properties that will not only give you the space and features you need, but will be easy on your bank account.

Off-base Housing:
Off-base Services provides assistance with locating off-base housing in the Virginia:

1.Foreclosure/loan restructuring
2.Home buying
3.Homeowners’ Assistance Program
4.Landlord rental workshops (private rentals)
5.Lease reviews
6.Mediation
7.Move-in/move-out inspections
8.Private rental (single-family homes)
9.Short-term rental/lease information Virginia

When you take your BAH off base:

             You are choosing your own house size based on your own preferences. Your BAH is deposited to your bank account and you spend it as you like. In theory, that money will cover the cost of a mortgage or rental as well as renter’s insurance and utilities. TV and internet costs are not included in the amount the Defense Department chooses to pay in BAH, so you may not include those in your calculation, either.