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Housing Services Office
Phone |
(253) 982-5516
(253) 982-5517 |
Email the Housing Office |
Address |
Building 3209, Maple Street
JB Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 |
Hours of Operation |
M-W & F - 8:00am-4:00pm
Th - 8:00am-3:00pm |
Privatized Housing
Lewis-McChord Communities
Equity Residential |
Phone |
McChord - (253) 589-0523
Lewis - (253) 912-2150 |
Fax |
(253) 912-2151 |
Email Lewis-McChord Communities |
Address |
Building 3209, Maple Street
JB Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 |
Hours of
Operation |
M,T,Th,F - 8:00am - 4:00pm
W - 8:30am - 4:00pm |
Website: www.jblmc.com |
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Unaccompanied Housing
Phone |
(253) 982-7479 |
Email the Housing Office |
Address |
566 Outer Circle Drive
McChord Field, WA |
Hours of
Operation |
M-F - 7:30am - 4:30pm
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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.
Rental Partnership Program
At JBLM, the HMO supports the Rental Partnership Program to help military members obtain adequate housing in the community. The HMO and local landlords enter into agreements to offer service members special rental benefits above what other tenants receive. Typical benefits might include a waiver of security and utility deposits, no credit checks or application fees, a discount on market rental rates and immediate access to housing. Contact the HMO for more information about this program or visit the JBLM Public Works website.
Community Housing Units
The HMO keeps a list of available apartments and houses for sale or rent and also maintains a current listing of realty companies that do not charge a fee for their property listings.
Generally, the monthly price range for rental apartments, not including utilities, is from $725 to $1,000 for two-bedroom units and $975 to $1,600 for three-bedroom units. Four-bedroom units start at $1,350 and are usually hard to find. The monthly price range to rent duplex housing with three or four bedrooms is $1,150 to $1,550 and does not include utilities. The monthly price range to rent a single family home with three, four or five bedrooms is $1,350 to $2,200 and does not include utilities.
The HMO also offers Home Buying and Selling workshops throughout the year. Workshops are taught by certified instructors from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Nonprofit Housing Advocacy). Workshops cover how to budget and save for a down payment, why it is beneficial to prequalify for financing, how to find a home and make an offer, how to apply for financing (VA/FHA loans), why it is important to have a home inspected, what takes place at closing, how to maintain a home after it has been purchased and what to do if financial trouble is encountered after a home is purchased. For more information about the workshops, call (253) 967-3581 or Click Here to send an email to the Housing Management Office.
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. Before purchasing your insurance, please consult the HMO for more information about coverage.
For additional information, visit the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner's website.
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