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Fairchild NCO Capehart HousingThe 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 Fairchild AFB, you must visit the HMO to receive counseling and guidance before entering into any written lease or rental/sales contract for housing.

tabContact Information 
Housing Management Office
Phone  (509) 247-2341
 DSN 657-2341
Fax  (509) 247-3947
 DSN 657-3947
Address  210 E. Bong Street
 Fairchild AFB, WA 99011 
Hours of Operation  M-F - 7:30am - 4:00pm
 (PST)

Privatized Housing
 Balfour Beatty Communities
Phone  (509) 244-9044
Fax  (509) 244-6116
 Email the Property Management Staff
Address  210 E. Bong Street 
 Fairchild AFB, WA 99011
Hours of
Operation
 M,T,Th,F - 8:00am - 5:00pm
 W - 8:00am - 7:00pm
 (PST)
Website: www.fairchildfamilyhousing.com

Unaccompanied Housing
Phone  (509) 247-3275
Fax  (509) 247-8038
Email: Unaccompanied.Housing@Fairchild.AF.Mil
Address  6 W. Bong Street
 Fairchild AFB, WA 99011 
Hours of
Operation
 M-F - 7:30am - 4:30pm
 (PST)

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tabHousing Options at Fairchild AFB 
Privatized Housing Unaccompanied Housing Housing in the Local Community

Privatized Housing
At Fairchild AFB, military family housing is privatized. Balfour Beatty Communities owns the family housing and is responsible for maintaining, repairing, constructing and managing the community. In addition to your option to purchase and rent housing in the local community, you now may choose to live in privatized housing by signing a tenant lease agreement with Balfour Beatty Communities.

For comprehensive information about the privatized housing community at Fairchild AFB, visit the Balfour Beatty Communities website. The website provides information you need to know about the homes and amenities available in the privatized housing community.

Applying for Privatized Housing
Contact the HMO as soon as you know you are moving to Fairchild AFB. The government housing team will provide you the latest information about privatized housing and details about the application process. The HMO will also update you on any base specific policies regarding residing in privatized housing.

Community Amenities
Privatized housing is comparable to housing in the local community and provides a wide variety of amenities and support services, including:
- Walking Trails
- Playgrounds
- Community center

As a resident of Balfour Beatty Communities privatized housing, contact the Property Management Office at (509) 244-9044 for more specific information on the services available in your community.

Paying Rent for Privatized Housing
Similar to living in the local community, you will sign a lease agreement, typically for a 1-year term. Your lease will include a military clause and a lease termination clause. You pay your monthly rent by authorizing an allotment of BAH paid directly to the Property Manager. If you move in before the allotment start date, you must pay the prorated rent directly to the Property Manager. The Tenant Lease Agreement details all relevant rent payment terms and conditions.

Gas and Electric Utilities
Currently, at this location, homes in the community are being metered however, your rent will include these utility costs, up to your full BAH amount. For more information about your utilities, please contact the Property Management Office.

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 Property Management Office for more information about coverage.

School Information
For families, we understand that where your children attend school plays a large factor in the decision of where to live.

For your convenience, all community housing listings in the Automated Housing Referral Network site (AHRN.com) include a link to schools in the area surrounding the listed house.

Schools available to Anderson AFB (Note: Michael Anderson Elementary is located on Fairchild AFB. All other students are bused to their schools.)

Michael Anderson Elementary School (on Fairchild AFB)
Public - Grades Prekindergarten - 6
400 w. Fairchild Highway, Fairchild AFB, WA 99011
(509) 565-3600

Medical Lake Middle School (2.63 miles from Fairchild AFB)
Public - Grades 7-8
1010 East Lake St Medical Lake, WA 99022-0128
(509) 565-3300

Medical Lake High School (2.63 miles from Fairchild AFB)
Public - Grades 9-12
200 East Barker Street, Medical Lake, WA 99022-9003
(509) 565-3200

Medical Lake Alternative High School
Public - Grades 9-12
116 West 3rd Street, Medical Lake, WA 99022-9003
(509) 565-3141

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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?

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