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Housing Management Office
| Phone |
011-81-734-0582
DSN (315) 634-0582
DSN (315) 634-0583 |
| Fax |
(315) 632-0311 |
| Email the Housing Office |
| Address |
718 CES/CEH
Unit 5261
APO AP 96368-5261 |
| Hours of Operation |
M,T,W,F - 8:00am - 3:30pm
Th - 8:00am - 2:30pm
(Japanese Standard Time) |
Unaccompanied Housing
| Phone |
011-81-734-4016
DSN (315) 634-4016 |
| Fax |
DSN (315) 634-0220 |
| Address |
UNIT 5261
APO AP 96368 |
Hours of
Operation |
M-F - 7:30am - 4:30pm
(Japanese Standard Time) |
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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 and DOD Civilians who meet the appropriate criteria.
This includes:
- Members on an accompanied tour with command sponsored dependents authorized to reside with them
- Military-Married-to-Military couples assigned to same or adjacent base and reside jointly
- Designated Key and Essential DOD Civilian with a transportation agreement, on an accompanied tour with command sponsored dependent
- Other eligible DOD Civilians on excess inventory basis only
Contact the Housing Management Office (HMO) if you have any questions about the housing eligibility criteria at this location.
DOD Housing Office
We offer government housing in 7 different locations:
- Kadena AB
- Camp Courtney
- Camp Kinser
- Camp Lester
- Camp McTureous
- Camp Foster
- Camp Shields
Effective 1 Aug 2009, all inbound accompanied military personnel are required to reside on base. Civilians will be assigned on an excess inventory basis only. Newly-assigned military members will be given a Family Housing Overview during the Newcomers briefing.
There are more than 8,300 on-base housing units, located on seven bases and camps throughout the island of Okinawa. Camps Courtney and McTureous comprise 12 percent of the housing inventory. Camp Kinser makes up another 12 percent. Camp Foster and Camp Lester has 28 percent, and Kadena Air Base has 48 percent of the inventory, which incorporates the Camp Shields and Chibana Housing areas.
Military Family Housing on Okinawa has a "Live Where You Work Policy," which means that every effort is made to offer members a unit closest to their duty stations. The DoD standard for commute time between home and work is 60 minutes or less.
Housing amenities include Stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer and dryer. The Furnishing Management Office will also provide an array of furniture items (beds, sofa, table, chairs, etc) until household goods arrive.
Pets
Okinawa has a Joint Service Pet Policy for the ownership and control of pets in all Military Family Housing (MFH) areas. Certain dog breeds are prohibited in all MFH (i.e, Pit Bull/Bull Terrier, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, Chow, Canid-Wolf Hybrids, etc). Exotic animals such as, but not limited to, reptiles, rodents (other than hamsters and guinea pigs), ferrets, hedgehogs, skunks, rats, raccoons, squirrels, pot bellied pigs, monkeys, arachnids, or any farm animals are not permitted in government housing.
All pet owners must ensure their dogs and cats are properly registered with the Base Veterinary Facility (VTF) within three days (72 hours) of arrival. All MFH residents will be required to complete the Pet Registration Form prior to assignment to MFH. Two domestic pets per household, defined as a cat, dog or a combination, are allowed in single dwelling units, duplexes, multiplex units and towers. In tower buildings, cats are allowed on all floors; however, dogs are only allowed on the first and second floors. For more information regarding the Pet Policy, please refer to the link provided under Featured Documents. Before making arrangements to bring a pet to Okinawa, you are strongly encouraged to contact the Housing Office at least 30 days prior to arrival to ensure pet friendly housing is available. Having a pet does not guarantee you placement in a particular housing unit. Placement is based on availability and the member's entitlement. The non-availability of pet friendly housing is not a justification to turn down a housing offer.
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 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.
All incoming personnel must report to the HMO within 2-3 days of arrival on island. Housing In-processing Session is held Monday-Friday at 0830 local time (JST).
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
- Jogging Trails
- Playgrounds
- Base Swimming Pool
- Golf Courses
- Picnic/Barbeque Gazebos
- Skate Park
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.
School Information
Click Here to visit the DoDDS Pacific Okinawa District.
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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.
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