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DOD releases 2024 Basic Allowance for Housing rates
December 15, 2023 — Basic allowance for housing rates for 2024 will increase by an average of 5.4%. The new rates take effect Jan. 1, 2024.  ... MORE

Symposium strengthens housing professionals to deliver ‘excellent’ facilities, services
May 22, 2023 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center hosted the 2023 Air Force Global Housing Symposium for military housing managers, unaccompanied housing managers and resident advocates in San Antonio May 15-18. More than 250 Department of the Air Force housing professionals met to learn, network and hone skills to support Airmen, Guardians and their families’ housing needs... MORE

2023 Air Force Civil Engineer Center Housing Symposium

DOD shows progress in supporting service members, families
December 21, 2022 — The Department of Defense and military services are making progress in one of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's priorities — taking care of service members and their families... MORE

A service member stands at a lectern and points to a man whose hand is raised.

DAF leadership discusses strengthening partnerships with military support groups
August 15, 2022 — Department of the Air Force senior leadership hosted a roundtable with leaders from some of the country’s most prominent military and veteran support organizations Aug. 9 in the Pentagon. The forum enabled DAF leadership to update the groups on top priorities and challenges and discuss how to partner effectively in support of Airmen, Guardians and family members... MORE

Joint Travel Regulation update provides relief to dorm Airmen
June 16, 2022 — A recent modification to the joint travel regulation now allows Airmen directed to move out of government quarters to receive a partial dislocation allowance of $840. ... MORE

A recent modification to the joint travel regulation now allows Airmen directed to move out of government quarters to receive a partial dislocation allowance of $840. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Air Force begins third-party inspections on privatized and government owned housing
May 31, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force is preparing to launch a new third-party inspection initiative to gather information on the current state of the service’s privatized and government owned housing inventory... MORE

DOD working to improve military housing
April 1, 2022 — The Department of Defense is resourced to provide safe, quality, well-maintained housing where military members and their families will want to live, a DOD official told lawmakers... MORE

CSAF: Taking care of installations takes care of mission, Airmen
March 14, 2022 — The 2022 Association of Defense Communities’ National Defense Summit brought together senior Defense Department leaders, community leaders, and Congressional members to advance issues that build strong communities and support the military, including infrastructure, climate, housing, cost of living, education, spouse employment, child care and resiliency March 8... MORE

Edwin Oshiba, center, acting secretary of the Air Force for energy, installations, and environment, speaks during a panel discussion for the 2022 Association of Defense Communities National Summit in Arlington, Va., March 8, 2022. Oshiba spoke about the priorities and challenges for Air Force installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

DOD gives update on Tenant Bill of Rights for privatized housing
June 5, 2021 — The Department of Defense has made strides toward ensuring that service members and their families have safe, quality housing that's well-maintained by privatized housing companies, a top DOD housing official said... MORE

Tenant feedback drives housing programs improvement
April 5, 2021 — Department of the Air Force housing program officials are analyzing data from the recently completed 2020 Department of Defense Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey for trends and ways to improve the enterprise’s privatized and government-owned housing portfolio and tenant experience... MORE

2020 Department of Defense Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey

Informal dispute resolution process explained for privatized housing
March 10, 2021 — The Air Force recognizes the importance of establishing a standardized formal dispute resolution process to ensure the prompt and fair resolution of disputes between the owners of privatized housing (Landlords) and their military tenants (Tenants)... MORE

The informal dispute resolution process is explained.

DOD annual housing satisfaction survey begins soon
December 1, 2020 — Defense Department leaders are inviting DOD housing residents to participate in the department's annual housing satisfaction survey, which launches this month. ... MORE

Defense Department leaders are inviting DOD housing residents to participate in the department's annual housing satisfaction survey, which launches this month.

DOD chief housing officer issues memo to privatized housing tenants
June 3, 2020 — Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment W. Jordan Gillis issued a memo to tenants of housing privatized under the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, providing an update on the status of the department's efforts to implement the MHPI Tenant Bill of Rights. ... MORE

Air Force works with privatized housing project owners on emergency, urgent work orders
March 25, 2020 — With the evolving COVID-19 situation, privatized housing project owners have assured the Air Force that emergency and urgent work orders should and will continue to be addressed while routine maintenance has been temporarily suspended for many privatized projects... MORE

To find the latest COVID-19 information for Wright-Patterson AFB, go to www.wpafb.af.mil/corona/ (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez)

SAF/IE visits JBSA to discuss infrastructure
January 7, 2020 — The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy recently toured Joint Base San Antonio and met with leadership to discuss upcoming plans and initiatives for installation infrastructure including privatized housing and dorms. ... MORE

The Honorable John W. Henderson, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy, met with base and mission partner leadership while visiting Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 18, 2019. Mr. Henderson visited for a briefing on our dormitory and privatized housing efforts here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lemitchel King)

Air Force Housing Helpline connects residents to support they seek
December 3, 2019 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center Installations Directorate, which manages and executes the Air Force’s housing program, established a 24-hour helpline to address concerns raised regarding the military privatized housing program... MORE

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's step-by-step guide to the established privatized housing dispute resolution process.

Rent or Buy: consider options before taking the plunge
June 14, 2019 — For some, a part of the American dream means owning a home. When making that jump from renter to homeowner, there are some factors to consider, especially for a first-time homebuyer. ... MORE

There are a number of factors to consider when deciding whether to rent or buy a house.

Driving smart around school zones
January 5, 2018 — With the second half of the school year resuming for 2018, it is important to remind everyone to drive smart and obey all traffic laws while driving on Joint Base San Antonio, especially around the schools and housing areas... MORE

Vehicle drivers must be observant and obey all speed limits, traffic signs, crossing guards, and other signals including those on school transport vehicles to promote safety within a school or child safety zone.

Air Force highly recommends renters insurance
September 3, 2017 — Unforeseen fires, floods, theft or accidents can occur in anyone’s residence. Airmen need to understand the importance of protecting their families from financial hardship should such losses occur. Whether you live on base or off base, the Air Force highly recommends you get renters insurance... MORE

Duplex housing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, features rooftop solar panels. The homes are part of the Air Force Housing Privatization program portfolio, which is managed by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carole Chiles Fuller)