The Set-Aside Program has been designed to provide military personnel, enlisted and officers, with off-base affordable housing. The program is governed by a contract providing military personnel with housing based on what the military allots the service member for housing allowance.
All active duty military personnel (married and single) are eligible. Single members must have authorization from their command to live off base. The military member must report to Housing for counseling on the program.
A six or twelve-month lease will be signed. The service member may terminate the lease with military orders, discharge orders, or retirement. If the service member receives PCS orders and is transferred outside a 50-mile radius, the service member may terminate the lease before the end of the lease period. An official copy of orders must be presented along with a 30-day written notice. If short-term housing is needed, the service member is not eligible for this program.
The service member must initiate an allotment for disbursing the rent on a monthly basis to the landlord. This is MANDATORY if participating in this program. Rent is the service member's responsibility and must be paid directly to the landlord until the allotment becomes effective. The service member must use certified funds for rental payment. NO PERSONAL CHECKS are accepted under this program.
No deposit is taken under this program. However, to participate, the service member must pay by allotment, and sign a release form authorizing the release of personal information to include a forwarding address and new duty station to the property manager. A copy of the allotment form must be presented at move in.
An application fee is necessary under this program. The service member must show proper military identification and verification provided by the Housing Office. In addition, the property manager will run a credit check on the service member. The service member is NOT automatically approved with the letter of eligibility from the Housing Office.
Is a pet fee required? YES, the individual complex rules apply.
Having pets may cause problems, as many landlords do not allow indoor pets. Often an additional fee is charged for pets and is added to the rental price.
When the service member moves in, they will be provided with a CHECK-IN INSPECTION form. A representative from the Housing Office will accompany the service member on the inspection of the property. All damages, repairs needed and the overall condition of the unit will be noted on the inspection form. Before the service member moves out, a representative from Housing will attend the MOVE-OUT INSPECTION with the service member and property representative
Navy Federal Credit Union has for their current members the Utility Deposit Guarantee Program.