Supporting the Relocation, Travel, and Lifestyle Needs of the American Military Family

Please visit the Housing Management and Referral Office before getting any house.  Active duty military members are advised to request a military clause in any lease agreement longer than 30 days.  A sample military clause is available upon request.

Currently the availability of rental homes in the Albuquerque Metropolitan and surrounding area is good (Kirtland AFB Housing Referral Section Rental Listings).  The average occupancy rate for the apartment communities is 90.0% as of June 2004.

If you currently reside in privatized (on-base) housing you must inform the Kirtland Family Housing, LLC (private contractor) 30 to 45 days prior of your intent to move and schedule a "pre" and "final" inspection for your quarters. You must provide the management company two copies of your orders prior to the final inspection and initiate paperwork necessary to stop your allotment to the private contractor.  You will begin to receive your BAH by direct deposit to the banking institution you have identified to Finance (377 CPTS).  BAH started prior to each month's cut-off date will generally be received within two weeks.

If you are renting off-base, pay particular attention to your lease regarding notification of lease termination.  One day off and you may have to pay an extra month's rent.  Always give your notice in writing and have management acknowledge receipt and date your copy.  Make arrangements to have manager walk through the rental when you are ready to turn in the keys.  This will give both parties the opportunity to resolve any disagreement on the condition of the property.  It is the tenant's responsibility to provide the manager with a written forwarding address.  Most states give the landlord 30 days from the termination of tenancy to return the deposit and/or an itemized list of deductions.

Renting off-base will require deposits, first month's rent, utility deposits and possibly last month's rent in advance. To avoid putting down utility deposits be sure to get letters of good credit standing from your current utility companies.  Don't forget to make advance reservations for temporary lodging with the Lodging Office (Kirtland Inn).  Due to the uncertainty of on-base accommodations, financial arrangements should be made in order to provide funds for living off-base.

If you have a pet, we suggest you research pet policies of perspective apartment managers/landlords since many may not allow pets or may have size and/or type restrictions.

Upon arrival anticipate a 1-2 week waiting period before moving into an apartment.

OFF-BASE Housing