Housing in the Local Community
The Housing Management Office (HMO) provides all DoD personnel with personalized services to assist in locating suitable housing in the local community. Although moving is sometimes stressful, it can also be an exciting opportunity to live off base and experience a new location. The HMO will assist you every step of the way to help you find your new home in the local community.
Housing Services
Contact the HMO as soon as you know you are moving. The government housing team will provide you the latest information on the local housing situation and offer complete referral services and relocation assistance to make sure you find a quality place to live.
Support services range from helping members understand their lease agreements and the necessity for a military release clause to assisting in resident and landlord dispute resolution, among many others.
The HMO partners with landlords, realtors and property managers to make sure you receive the most current information about the local housing market. The HMO also monitors housing units offered for rent to the military community, which are listed in the Automated Housing Referral Network (AHRN), a joint service, DoD-sponsored website that offers a 24/7/365 single source of available housing to incoming military personnel and their families.
Go to AHRN.com and create a personal account to view the available housing and get a feel for the size, style and type of housing around your new installation. The listings provide contact information for the landlord or property manager so you can connect with them to discuss available units. Contact the HMO prior to making any firm commitments.
Community Housing Units
Travis AFB is located In Solano County. The local Housing area includes Fairfield, Vacaville and Suisun City. This is a high cost area so be prepared to possibly pay out of pocket for your rental. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1200.00 and $1400.00 for a 3 bedroom apartment. The average cost for rental homes start out about $1600 and up.
Travis AFB is located within an hour of San Francisco, California State Capital at Sacramento and the famous Napa Valley. Monterey Aquarium, Carmel and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are a few hours away. The Jelly Belly factory is also located in Fairfield. If you prefer winter sports, you can drive 2 and ½ hours to Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada.
For information about the housing allowances that financially support your move, see Referral and Relocation Assistance.
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.
We highly recommend that you consider buying commercial insurance to protect yourself in case of a fire or major loss. This would be covered under a Renter's or a Homeowner's Insurance policy. Earthquake insurance is also available for an additional charge. Please check with your insurance agent about coverage. Before purchasing your insurance, please consult the HMO 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.
Travis has three different school districts. Please refer to their websites for more information on local schools.
- Travis Unified School District
- Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
- Vacaville Unified School District
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