Housing
DoD civilians, with accompanied family member(s), will have the option to be assigned to military family housing or reside in off-post housing. Unaccompanied civilians must reside in off-post housing. The Housing Office offers a full array of services to assist with locating and securing adequate off-base housing. Please do not secure off base housing prior to arrival. All off post housing has to be approved by the Housing Office to ensure its meets DOD suitability standards.
Eligible DOD civilians on delayed dependent travel cannot be assigned to FH unless family member(s) will arrive within 30 days.
In-Processing Requirements
Civilian personnel must report to the Housing Office within 2 working days of their arrival to Japan. To be placed on the family housing waiting list, DoD Civilians must provide a copy of their Travel Orders and Verification of Employment Form. If they elect military housing, they will be placed on the waiting list the date they in-process at the Housing Office.
The waiting period for assignment to FH fluctuates based on housing availability in a particular rank/grade category and command sponsored family composition. Eligible family member(s) must be listed on Orders.