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Sheppard Housing GraphicThe Housing Management Office (HMO) is ready to support you in the transition to your new home and community. Use the resources provided to become familiar with the housing options and support services available to you. When you arrive at Sheppard AFB TX you must visit the HMO to receive counseling and guidance before entering into any written lease or rental/sales contract for housing.

When you arrive at Sheppard AFB TX you must visit the HMO to receive counseling and guidance before entering into any written lease or rental/sales contract for housing.

tabContact Information 
Housing Management Office
Phone  (940) 676-1840
 DSN 736-1840
Fax  (940) 676-5771
 DSN 736-5771
Email: 82ces.ceh@us.af.mil
Address  310 H Avenue, Bldg 373 
 Sheppard AFB, TX 76311 
Hours of Operation  M - 7:30am - 3:00pm
 T-F - 7:30am - 4:00pm
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Privatized Housing
 Balfour Beatty Communities
Phone  (940) 613-0709
 (877) 323-3889
Fax  (940) 613-0698
Address  505 Nehls Blvd
 Sheppard AFB, TX 76311 
Hours of
Operation
 M,T,Th,F - 8:00am - 5:00pm
 W - 8:00am - 7:00pm
Website: SheppardFamilyHousing.com
 Freedom Estates Office
Phone  (940) 500-4075
Fax  (940) 500-4107
Address  102 Falcon
 Sheppard AFB, TX 76311
Hours of Operation  M-F - 8:30am - 5:00pm
 Closed on Sat & Sun
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Unaccompanied Housing 
Phone  (940) 676-1674  Enlisted 
 DSN 736-1674
 (940) 676- 3648 Officers   
 DSN 736-3648
Fax  (940) 676-5771
 DSN 736-5771
Email: adls@us.af.mil   
Address  310 H Avenue
 Bldg 373 (Housing Office)
 Sheppard AFB, TX 76311
Hours of
Operation
 M - 7:30am - 3:00pm
 T-F - 7:30am - 4:00pm
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tabHousing Options at Sheppard AFB 
Privatized Housing Unaccompanied Housing Housing in the Local Community

Privatized Housing
At Sheppard AFB military family housing is privatized. Balfour Beatty Communities (BBC) 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 BBC.

For comprehensive information about the privatized housing community at Sheppard AFB, visit the BBC 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 Sheppard 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 tot lots, playgrounds, basketball courts, two swimming pools, and a community center with an exercise room, a meeting room that can be reserved for special events, and a computer room are just some of the amenities you will find in Sheppard's privatized housing areas.

As a resident of privatized housing, contact the BBC property management office to obtain more specific information on the services available at Sheppard AFB.

Paying Rent for Privatized Housing
Similar to living in the local community, you will sign a one year lease agreement. 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.

Q: If both spouses are service members, do they both "forfeit" BAH rent?
A: No, the rent will be the with dependant rate of the ranking member.

Q: How much is my rent?
A: Your rent is the with dependant rate BAH for your rank.

Q: If I receive a promotion or demotion, what is the amount of my rent?
A: The rent will increase for a promotion and decrease for a demotion. The rental amount is always the with dependant BAH rate. It is your responsibility to notify the Community Management Office within five (5) days of any promotions or demotions.

Q: Who is responsible for answering payment questions?
A: BBC's Community Manager

Q: Will rent be prorated if I move out other than the last day of the month?
A: Yes. To estimate your prorated rent refund, divide your BAH by 30 to determine the daily rate. The rent will be assessed only for the days that you lived in housing.

Gas and Electric Utilities
At Sheppard, homes in the privatized housing community are metered however utility costs are currently included in your rent. In the future you may be billed directly from the local gas and/or electric company. If this change occurs in privatized housing, you will retain a portion of your BAH to pay the utilities directly. The utility allowance is determined based on 110 percent of the estimated average utility cost (gas and electric) for each unit type. The more energy you conserve, the more money you keep in your pocket! For more information about your utilities, please contact the BBC Property Management Office.

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.

BBC provides a Personal Property Insurance policy up to $20,000 with a $250 deductible. Before purchasing insurance, please consult the Property Management Office for more information about coverage.

School Information
Privatized Family Housing at Sheppard AFB is serviced by two school systems, Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) and Burkburnett ISD (BISD). WFISD has controlled choice of schools and magnet programs. Burkburnett ISD services Freedom Estates.

Pre K - 6th:
Sheppard Elementary
301 Anderson (located in Wind Creek Housing area)
Sheppard AFB TX 76311
(940) 716-2950

K -12th:
Burkburnett ISD
1015 S. Berry Street
Burkburnett TX 76354
(940) 569-3311

Wichita Falls ISD
3115 5th Street
Wichita Falls TX 76305
(940) 720-3144

Child Care
Child Development Center
6 Mo. - 5 Years
Bldg 195
(940) 676-2038

Madrigal Youth Center
Bldg 196
(940) 676-5437 (KIDS)

School Age Program
Bldg 147
(940) 676-6435
 

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tabFrequently Asked Questions
Where can I find an application for housing?

What housing allowances am I eligible for?

Where will my children go to school at my new location?

How do I begin out-processing from housing?

What should I do to start planning my move to an overseas location?

Do I have to live in the dorms if I'm a permanent party unaccompanied Airman?

Will I get my own bedroom and bathroom if I live in Unaccompanied Housing?

I'm moving into Unaccompanied Housing and have a lot of household goods. What should I ship and what should I put into storage?

Can my significant other or guests stay with me in my dorm room?

What is housing privatization and how does it affect me?

How do I pay rent in privatized housing?

What happens when government housing becomes privatized while I am living there?

Does rent in privatized housing include utilities?

Who is eligible to live in privatized housing?

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