Welcome to your go-to resource for all things home in the Hampton Roads area! As military families transition to this vibrant community, we understand challenges you face. Whether you're looking for a cozy neighborhood to settle down in or tips on making your new house feel like home, we've got you covered. Explore our curated resources and discover the perfect fit for your hamily in Hampton Roads! 

Applying for Housing

You can apply for military housing at any time; however, your application cannot be fully processed until you have provided all of the required documents.  You can apply for housing in person at your installations Navy Housing Service Center (HSC), over the phone, fax, email, or through the Housing Early Assistance Tool (HEAT).  Because of the amount of paperwork and signatures required to secure military housing, it is likely that several communications with the HSC will be required regardless of the method used to apply.

Website:
https://www.navylifema.com/housing/apply-for-housing

Navy Family Housing

Accompanied personnel have the option to reside in Public-Private Venture (PPV) family housing or in the local community.  Check-in at the local Navy Housing Service Center (HSC) upon arrival to the installation.  The HSC staff will assist with all of your home-finding needs.

Website: 
https://www.navylifema.com/housing/family-housing

Unaccompanied Housing

The Navy Housing authority is responsible for barracks and dormitory housing operations and the facilities for unaccompanied personnel. Depending on the location and mission of the installation, UH could include quarters for permanent party single Service members, unaccompanied Service members, students, and authorized civilians who are assigned to the installation or units supported by the installation both afloat or ashore.  

Website:
https://www.navylifema.com/housing/unaccompanied-housing

Housing Service Centers

If you have any concerns with privatized housing, government-owned housing, or community housing you can contact your local HSC. Navy Housing is available to answer your questions and assist you in finding safe, suitable, and affordable housing.

Website: 
https://www.navylifema.com/housing/housing-service-centers

Housing Early Assistance Tool (HEAT)

HEAT stands for Housing Early Assistance Tool.  Navy Housing has developed HEAT to assist Service Members (SVMs) and their families in obtaining housing information Navywide.  HEAT allows SVMs, DoD sponsored civilians, and their families to get the housing process started online at one or more Navy installations before or after they receive their Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders.  HEAT is available to any SVM at all Navy installations.

Website:
https://www.homes.mil/heat/DispatchServlet/HeatEntry

Homes.mil

HOMES.mil is an official Department of Defense (DoD) website, dedicated to helping Service Members, DoD civilians, and their families find housing.  The website enables Navy Housing Service Center (HSC) professionals, property managers and Service Members to find and share vital information about non-discriminatory rental listings.

Website: 
https://www.navylifema.com/housing/homes-mil

Additional Resources

Website:
https://www.navylifema.com/housing/policy-forms-resources