Eligibility

ELIGIBILITY:

All personnel with command sponsored family members (36 month tour) are eligible for government quarters. Eligibility date is based on the date departed the last permanent major command (MACOM). Sponsors arriving from a dependent restricted tour may be credited up to 14 months. Some special situations may require further clarification.

Only active duty military and their command sponsored dependents are eligible for Government owned, and Built-to-Lease facilities. All DOD civilian personnel are eligible for Private Rental only. Government quarters waiting lists are based on rank and number of accompanying family members. Children are authorized a bedroom each, regardless of age or sex: however, 4 bedroom quarters are the largest we have available. Waiting time is based on grade and bedroom category, and is subject to change.

Photographs and a brief description of each housing area are provided. Please remember that only facilities coming available may be offered. You may not ask for specific housing areas. When planning your household shipment/storage, remember these quarters may be smaller than stateside units. Requests for special quarters based on the amount of household goods shipped cannot be approved.

EXPECTED WAITING PERIOD FOR HOUSING (Grade E-1 thru Company Grade Officers):

2 BEDROOM: 1 - 2 months
3 BEDROOM: 1 - 2 months
4 BEDROOM: 1 - 2 months
Note: Field Grade officer Quarters: 1 - 3 months

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Government Quarters

GOVERNMENT QUARTERS:

Hohenfels community has 131 Government owned quarters, 500 Built-to-Lease and 2 Government Rental Housing Program (GRHP) quarters for a total of 631 units. Only Government Owned quarters are located On-Post. On-Post units are restricted to the grades of E-1 - E-6. There is only limited space available for Company Grade, Field Grade Officers and Senior Enlisted. Built-to-Lease units are located in a variety of small towns and villages within a 30 minute driving radius of post. Since January 2007 assignment to Government quarters is mandatory.
All Built-to-Lease and Government-owned quarters are wired with 110 and 220 voltage. Cable TV is available in Government-owned quarters. All Government owned and Built-to-Lease units have, at a minimum, basic AFN TV reception. | top |

Private Rentals

PRIVATE RENTALS:

The Housing Services Office administers approximately 590 apartments and houses for military and civilian personnel. It is staffed with bilingual personnel. They will assist in obtaining private rental quarters and insure that your lease includes the appropriate military release clauses. The staff provides limited translating services for typical household bills, or problems occurring with the landlords. Moving-in costs usually include a security deposit of 1 to 3 months rent. Generally there are no hook-up charges for utilities; however, electricity and water may require advance payments on a monthly basis. These utilities are read and prorated each year. If your usage is higher than estimated, a bill for the difference will be issued; however if usage is less, you may be entitled to a refund and a lower payment for the next year.

Economy housing may be smaller than housing found in the States. Therefore, box springs for queen and king size beds larger than 53 W X 81 L X 39 H (inch) are strongly discouraged. Most German rentals come without built-in-closets however; the Government will provide washers, dryers, refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, closets and household furniture.

AVERAGE COST OF RENTALS:

1 Bedroom - $600-700
2 Bedroom - $750-900
3 Bedroom - $950-1300
4 Bedroom - $1150-1500
(Dollar rates will be higher or lower depending on the Euro value on the market)

Prices are based upon local market analysis, and do not include utility costs. Variations in rental prices exist, depending upon additional features, i.e. additional baths, garages, square footage and location.

Like Government and Built-to-Lease units, Private Rental housing may be found within a 10-30 minute drive from Gate 1. The bulk of the private rental quarters are 1-2 bedrooms. 3 bedroom units may be more difficult to obtain, while 4 bedroom units are extremely limited. Units may be apartments, stairwells (similar to government quarters), duplexes (top/bottom or side-by-side), as well as some individuals houses. Pets may make finding private rental units difficult; many landlords do not allow dogs or cats, but if they are allowed, a pet deposit and or a pet insurance may be required. Since June 1992, German Law requires a "negative certificate "from a appointed veterinarian or dog expert for dogs in category II. Category I dogs like pit-bulls, ban dogs, American Staffordshire terrier or bullterrier, and Tosa-Inu are prohibited in Germany.

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Travel Authorizations

TRAVEL AUTHORIZATIONS:

During in processing, the 38th PSB will provide the service member with an AE Form 4000-1, Request for Family Travel. This must be turned in during the Housing Briefing and is required for placement on the waiting list. Once quarters are available this AE Form 4000-1 will be authenticated, the orders "message" is completed by 1st PERSCOM, and forwarded electronically to the servicing installation. Family members are warned NOT TO TRAVEL prior to the authorization date and notification from the stateside servicing installation.

All rank categories are CONCURRENT. Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) can be authorized by housing up to 30 days. Extensions must be approved by Housing Management.

Please remember: If you request Concurrent Travel and give a European Address (Friends and Family), your family is expected to remain at that address until some types of quarters are available. NO Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) will be paid for family members concurrent to a European Address (Friends or Family).

Unaccompanied military personnel will be required to move into soldier's quarters, SEBQ or BOQ.

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Central Furnishing Management Office (CFMO)

CENTRAL FURNISHINGS MANGEMENT OFFICE (CFMO):

The CFMO office offers a variety of temporary loaner furniture for in-coming and out-going personnel assigned to Hohenfels. All appliances, stoves, refrigerator, washer, dryers are provided (you should not ship your own appliances). Government quarters have dishwashers, as well as Built-to-Lease. GRHP or Private Rentals, where space and appropriate plumbing is available, a request for a dishwasher may be submitted. For those living in Private Rental units, 2 and 3 door cupboards may be issued. Loaner furniture usually consists of a "basic issue" - beds, living room and dining room furniture. Loaner furniture must be returned after 90 days. Other items, such as desks, china hutch/buffet, bookcases, etc., may be requested on an "as available" status. Privately-owned oversized box springs larger than 53 WX 81 L X 39 H (inch) are strongly discouraged to be shipped. Most quarters have narrow stairways. If you intend to ship oversized box springs, Transportation cannot be held liable to move them into upstairs bedrooms.

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Utilities

Listed below are approximate monthly utilities cost (costs will vary according to the occupants lifestyle and conservation habits):

Heat: $250.00
Electricity: $120.00
Garbage: $ 20.00-30.00
Water /Sewage: $ 80.00
Phone: $ 60.00-80.00
Note: Dollar amounts are subject to change due to the fluctuation of the conversion rate.

The Housing Services Office sets up all utility agreements, except telephones. Telephone installation must be requested by the new occupant and includes an installation charge which is included in the first bill.

TELECOM (Telephone Company):

Location:............Bldg 325
Telephone: ..........466-2474
Hours:...............Tue & Thu 1000-1700 Hook-up Fee:.....If you have the name of the previous occupant or their telephone number, the charge may be only half the original cost.

RECYCLING CENTER/SORT FACILITY:

Telephone:...........466-4967
Location:............Bldg 25
Hours:...............Mon-Fri 0700-1500; Sat 1100-1500; Closed on Sundays and German & American Holidays.

It is German law that you must have a refuse can/dumpster at your home, and you must use it. Refuse may not be taken across county lines. Recyclable materials such as glass, plastic, paper, etc., may be brought on post to the SORT Facility or deposited in your local area's igloos or recycling center. Household hazardous material must be brought on post to the Self-Help Store (Bldg 742), or to the sort center behind Bldg 25. Recycling is mandatory in Germany and noncompliance results in heavy fines.

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General Information

A "two pets" policy is strictly followed. Ownership of more than two animals in a family housing unit is prohibited. Pet policies are strict in the German community. German law imposes absolute liability on the animal's owner. Pets, cats, dogs cannot be left outside unattended, or tied. An individual capable of controlling the pet must be with the animal(s) at all times.

If you wish to bring a cat or dog to Germany, the animal must have been vaccinated for rabies at least 30 days but no more than 12 months prior to its entry into Germany. Proof of examination must be presented to the German customs at the border or port of entry.

All pet owners have to follow German law. In Germany dangerous dogs are classified into two categories of dangerous dogs. Category I dogs are not allowed in Germany (Pit-bull, Ban dog, American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire Bullterrier, Tosa-Inu). Other dogs may be subject to temperament testing.
Please check with the housing office staff for further details before you decide to bring the pet.

Most Private Rental landlords do not allow pets!

Large size beds are strongly discouraged when they have oversized box springs larger than 53 W X 81 L X 39 H (inch). Most quarters have very narrow stairways providing no room to locate large mattresses, box springs, and frames into upstairs bedrooms. This includes water beds. Wall damages have occurred in moving these large items in and around the interiors. A two bedroom is approximately 115sq meters, a three bedroom size is 125sq meters and 4 bedroom measures 135sq meters. Keep in mind German accommodations do not have built in closets, portable closets are required and available through the post furniture warehouse.

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Specific Military Housing Areas and Information

Photographs and brief descriptions of Hohenfels housing areas are available for review. You can browse all the areas, by rank and family size. Again, please remember that only facilities coming available may be offered. When planning your household shipment/storage, remember these quarters may be smaller than stateside units. Requests for special quarters based on the amount of household goods shipped can not be approved

Family Housing SOP

Change 1 to Family Housing SOP

Family Housing Appendix

Barracks SOP

Barracks Appendix

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Contact Information and Hours of Operation

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