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

Bachelor quarters (BQ)

Checking In:

• 24 hour check in at Comfort Hall (BQ 60).
• Phone - (301) 295-5855; DSN - 295-5855.
• Campus directions - From Wisconsin Ave, at Medical Center METRO stop, turn onto South Wood Rd. into the NNMC campus. After guard station, at first intersection, right on Palmer Rd. South. Proceed to 3-way stop sign, turn left on Brown Dr. Pass hospital on left and parking garages on right. Cross North Wood Rd. to enter BQ parking areas. Bear left to large parking area. BQ 60 on right.
• Directions, long-distance.
  
  

Facilities:

• Comfort Hall (BQ 60) - enlisted personnel; visitor quarters.
• Mercy Hall (BQ 50) - bachelor officer quarters; outpatient personnel in treatment.
• Solace Hall (BQ 61) - enlisted personnel.

Fisher Houses

Temporary home-like lodging for families of NNMC patients.

Fisher House homepage.

• Residency assistance for military and civilian employees of the Department of Defense.
• Find properties for sale and rent and local hotel information.
• Apply for military family housing.
• Set-Aside Program - security deposit and application fee waived for active duty at select apartments as well as discounted rental fees.
• Office location - Building 4/6, 2nd floor, Room 2282
• Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Phone - toll-free 1-(800) 358-6301, local - 301-295-6564, DSN 295-6564
• Local private housing
  • Very expensive in the Washington area.
  • 12-month lease is common. Short-term leases may be available at higher rental fee.
  • Military clause required in all leases. If needed, contact the Housing Office for a sample clause.
  • Current Department of Defense and Navy directives state that all military personnel “are directed to report to the appropriate Housing Referral Office prior to negotiating any agreement for off-base housing.”
• Government quarters at NNMC
  • Limited to five for senior officers and three for senior enlisted stationed at Bethesda.
  • Military family quarters are available in the Washington area but the commuting distance to NNMC should be carefully considered.

  More information on Navy Housing web site.