Family Housing

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Government On-base Housing

There are 50 family housing units available for military personnel, all furniture and appliances are provided in the housing units and may not be removed to make room for occupant's furniture. Family Housing is unable to store your excess furniture. 

Application

Applicants for Government quarters will submit an Application and Assignment to Military Family Housing, DD Form 1746, along with a copy of their orders to the housing organization at the Field Activity where they are seeking housing. Application forms and orders may be submitted by mail, in person by the sponsor, or by a member of the sponsor's immediate family. Application may be submitted at any time following the receipt of homeport or permanent change of station (PCS) orders. The housing organization, upon receipt of a member's application, will immediately provide the member with a Status of Housing Availability, (DD Form 1747), to inform them of the conditions of assignment to, or the availability of, family housing.

Eligibility 

Military family housing is available to:

  • Active duty service members with Command-sponsored family members
  • Married active duty members who are both assigned to Chinhae
  • DoW civilian employees with Command-sponsored family members and transportation agreements

This includes single parents with legal custody of Command-sponsored children who live with them for at least 9 consecutive months of the year. In some instances, people eligible for housing may not be assigned housing or housing may be unavailable.(UCMJ)

Availability

On-base housing is generally available to all command sponsored active duty personnel with minimal or no waiting periods. The community walking distance ammenities include:

  • Playgrounds within housing areas
  • Youth Center
  • Picnic areas
  • Gymnasium
  • Bowling center
  • Commissary,
  • Mini Exchange
  • Chapel
  • Library 

 

Household Goods (HHG)

Household goods inquiries can be handled through the CNRK Regional Housing Service Center located in CFA Chinhae, please contact via phone or email listed on this page. Due to the lack of on-base storage and family housing units being fully furnished, there is a limit of 2,500 pounts (net) or 25% (net) of weight allowance. Members authorized by their Chain of Command to reside off-base are authorized full weight allowance listed in the JTR.

HEAT(Housing Early Assistance Tool)

Navy Housing has developed HEAT to assist service members (SVM) and their families in applying for housing Navywide. HEAT allows SVMs and their families to apply for housing at one or more Navy installations online before or after they receive their Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. HEAT creates an easy user experience. Spouses can use the application as well, needing only minimal information about their SVM.

Off-Base Housing

Korean housing has greatly improved in the quality and quantity area, but it is still difficult to completely meet the U.S. Standard such as size, electric voltage, garage, etc. 

Service members or DoW Civilians who want to reside in off-base units are highly recommended going through the Housing Service Center in order to get better service, prevent complication such as financial dispute or eviction that may occur and affect prompt move-in. All off-base housing units must be certified as adequate by housing representative. Housing is the approval authority on entitlements. Additionally, you can not change off-base units without prior inspection and certification of the unit. For service members in Chinhae, lease, relocation, additional personnel add or other changes affecting your entitlements will only be accomplished by the Housing Service Center.

Referral Processing Required Documents (Military / Civilian)

  • The Member PCS order/Civilian’s TCS order (DD Form1614) or Transportation Agreement (DD  Form 1617)
  • Housing Application Form (DD Form 1746)
  • Sex Offender Policy Acknowledgement and Disclosure (CNIC 11103/1) Form
  • Command Sponsorship for dependents if family members
  • CNA (Certificate of Non Availability), if active duty member stays in the barracks
  • Official chit with an approval for OHA entitlement/Off base housing thru a Chain of Commander