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Welcome to Lajes Field Housing

The Housing Management Office (HMO) is ready to support you in the transition to your new home and community. Use the resources provided to become familiar with the housing options and support services available to you.

When you arrive at Lajes Field, you must visit the HMO. This visit is necessary to obtain housing, verify your eligibility for Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA), and receive counseling and guidance before entering into any written lease or rental/sales contract for housing. It is advised to wait until you arrive to secure housing in order to tour available units.

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Housing Management Office
Phone  011-351-295-57-3507
 DSN (314) 535-3507
Fax  011-351-295-57-3857
 DSN (314) 535-3857
Email: Housing.office@lajes.af.mil
Address  65CES/CEAC, UNIT 7790, 
 APO AE 09720-5000 
Hours of Operation  M-F - 8:00am - 4:00pm
 Closed 12:00pm - 1:00pm
 (Azores Time)

Unaccompanied Housing
Phone  011-351-295-57-3890
 DSN 314-535-3890
 011-351-295-57-4173
 DSN 314-535-4173
Fax  011-351-295-57-3857
 DSN 314-535-3857
Email: Dormitory.Management@lajes.af.mil
Address  65 CES/CEACU, Unit 7790
 APO AE 09720-5000 
Hours of
Operation
 M-F - 8:00am - 5:00pm
 (Azores Time)

Current Local Time


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tabHousing Options at Lajes Field 
Government Housing Unaccompanied Housing Housing in the Local Community

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tabGovernment Housing 
For many families, living in government housing provides easy access to a wealth of community services and amenities such as schools, youth programs, Commissary/Exhange, and food services. This is especially true in overseas locations where you will find yourself dependent on the support facilities and services on the installation much more than those in the U.S. Living within government housing provides a safe and secure place to reside and provides a mentoring and supportive environment for families.

Government housing is provided to military members who meet the appropriate criteria.

This includes:
- Members with dependents authorized to reside with them
- Military-Married-to-Military couples assigned to same or adjacent base and reside jointly

DOD civilians are also eligible to apply for base housing. Contact the Housing Management Office (HMO) if you have any questions about the housing eligibility criteria at this location.

Lajes Field Housing
We offer government housing in two different locations:
- Beira Mar (Enlisted)
- Nascer do Sol (Officer and Enlisted)

Our inventory consists of: 456 housing units. We have two housing areas Beira-Mar and Nascer do Sol. Approximately 65 % of Beira-Mar housing has been renovated. Nascer do Sol is a new housing area, which was built in the last five years. The 456 units include 90 officer-housing units and 366 enlisted housing units. These housings unit types are 2, 4, 6 and 8-plexes as well as stairwell housing. Buildings have no more than 2 floors.
Housing amenities include: Air Conditioning, Heating, and Bedrooms with Built in Closets, Cable Ready, Ceiling Fans, Window Coverings, Automatic Garage Door openers (Nacres do Sol), Laundry Room with Washer and Dryers (Electric), Storage Room, Balcony/Patio, Rolladens, Smoke Detectors, and Walking Trails.

See Referral and Relocation Assistance for Restrictions at this location.

Applying for Government Housing
If you desire to live in government housing, please submit an advance application for assignment (DD Form 1746) through the HMO at your losing installation with a complete copy of your PCS orders. The effective date of the application is the date you depart your prior installation (including members with TDY enroute) or the date ordered to active duty.

Applications can also be submitted upon arrival during your first visit (Within 2 working days of arriving at Lajes Field) to the HMO. HMO staff will be able to assist in the completion of the application and will review PCS orders and housing options with you. For walk-in applications, as long as you apply for government housing within 30 days of arrival, you will be placed on the waiting list effective the date you departed from your previous installation. After 30 days, the application date will be the date of the walk-in.

Please be sure your application identifies and includes supporting documentation for an impending promotion or gain of dependents so that you can be placed on the appropriate waiting list.

Community Amenities
- Picnic Area
- Playgrounds
- Tennis courts
- Baseball Field
- Quarter mile running track
- Football/Soccer Field
- Gymnasium
- Outdoor Pool

Personal Property Insurance
You need to obtain legal liability and personal property insurance for your possessions and should choose the options and amounts that best fit your needs and lifestyle.

Before purchasing your insurance, please consult the HMO for more information about coverage.

School Information
Lajes Elementary/High School: Education from kindergarten through 12th grade is provided for eligible family members at the Lajes Elementary/High School located in the base housing area.

Parents can find current school information by visiting the Lajes School website or contacting the School Liaison Officer.

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tabFrequently Asked Questions
Where can I find an application for housing?

What housing allowances am I eligible for?

Where will my children go to school at my new location?

How do I begin out-processing from housing?

What should I do to start planning my move to an overseas location?

Do I have to live in the dorms if I'm a permanent party unaccompanied Airman?

Will I get my own bedroom and bathroom if I live in Unaccompanied Housing?

I'm moving into Unaccompanied Housing and have a lot of household goods. What should I ship and what should I put into storage?

Can my significant other or guests stay with me in my dorm room?

What is housing privatization and how does it affect me?

How do I pay rent in privatized housing?

What happens when government housing becomes privatized while I am living there?

Does rent in privatized housing include utilities?

Who is eligible to live in privatized housing?

I am a property manager, landlord or realtor near a U.S. military installation and want to market my properties to incoming military. Can I advertise properties on this website?

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