Privatized Housing
At Offutt AFB, military family housing is privatized. America First Communities (AFC) 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 AFC.
For comprehensive information about the privatized housing community at Offutt AFB, visit the Rising View 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 Offutt 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.
Community features such as 61 tot lots and playgrounds, a dog walking park, soccer field, sand volleyball courts and approximately 15,000 linear feet of walking trails, full and half court basketball courts, picnic pavilions, and a community gathering center "The Pointe at Rising View" (5600 gross square feet facility and 150 max person capacity) are just some of the amenities you will find at Rising View Communities.
As a resident of privatized housing, contact the Property Management Office to obtain more specific information on the services available at your location.
Paying Rent for Privatized Housing
Similar to living in the local community, you will sign a tenant lease agreement, typically for a one-year term. Your lease includes a military clause and a lease termination clause. You pay your monthly rent by authorizing an allotment of your BAH that is paid directly to the Property Manager. If your move occurs prior to the allotment start date, then you will need to pay the pro-rated rent directly to the Property Manager. The Tenant Lease Agreement spells out all relevant rent payment terms and conditions.
Gas and Electric Utilities
At this location, residents will not start paying utilities until 2018. For more information about your utilities, please contact the Property Management Office.
Personal Property Insurance
Before purchasing your insurance, please consult the Property Management Office for more information about coverage.
School Information
See Referral and Relocation Assistance for information about schools in the local area. |
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