Housing

Dormitory rooms will be assigned to unaccompanied E-1 to E-4 members with fewer than 30 months of total military service. If you are arriving to Aviano as an E-3 or E-4 with 30 months time in service, you will be required to move off base. Currently, there are three different dorm room configurations and the type you are assigned will depend on your squadron and occupancy rates upon arrival.

Mobile homes are not an option in the local community or on Aviano Air Base.

Please contact base legal at +39-0434-30-7843 or a local real estate agent.

Contact the Military Housing Office (MHO) as soon as you know you are moving.  The team will provide you the latest information on the local housing situation as well as local laws governing off-base housing.  The MHO partners with landlords, realtors and property managers to make sure you receive the most current information about the local housing market.  

The MHO can assist you by:

- Providing translation services to establish appointments to view available units

-Negotiating lease contracts

Many houses in Italy do not have built-in closets.  The Furnishing Management Section (FMS) authorizes a limited number of wardrobes, however, they do take up room, thus limiting space.  There are no local storage companies, plan accordingly for excess.  Each house has 3.3 Kw maximum.  We recommend you use dual voltage appliances, if possible.  The Furnishing Management Office provides two step-down transformers for 110-volt appliances.  U.S. Standard (110-volt) lamps can be used, but they must have a 220-volt bulb, sold at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) and off base stores.

Your sponsor is the key to successful house hunting by providing their local area knowledge and in some cases, transportation.  GPS devices are made available on a first-come-first-serve basis through the MHO and Outdoor Recreation.  These instruments are normally checked out for a period of 24 hours.  After you move into your home, the MHO is available for on-going assistance with translation services should you need to communicate with your landlord.

Community Housing Units

Housing in Italy is definitely different than in the United States.  The Housing Office continues to work with local landlords to include typical American-style amenities such as air conditioning, light fixtures, adequate kitchen counter, medicine cabinets.

Minimum Adequacy Standards

The Housing Office inspects all community housing to ensure it meets minimum adequacy standards and is considered suitable for Aviano member occupancy.  If any deficiencies are noted, the landlord will be given the opportunity to correct them.  If, however, all deficiencies are not corrected, the unit will not be deemed acceptable and cannot be listed.

Furnishings Management Section (FMS)

FMS provides short-term furnishings support (90-days) while awaiting house hold goods arrival.  Additionally, appliances (washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator), furniture (wardrobes & transformers) are provided for the length of your tour.  All appliances must be maintained in good working order and cleaned regularly to ensure they function as intended.  Customers must ensure control of issued items and are financially responsible for excessive damage beyond fair wear and tear.  FMS goal is to provide clean, functional appliances that last through each member's tour.  FMS also has an appliance repair program for in-home service calls.     

Personal Property Insurance

While personal property insurance is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged.  You should obtain legal liability and personal property insurance for your possessions and should choose options and amounts that best fit your needs and lifestyle.  Italy has a fairly reliable electrical system, but they do experience power outages during inclement weather and most older homes do not have switches that automatically reset your breaker when the power comes back on.  Therefore, it is imperative that you have a backup plan when you to TDY or on Leave.  Renters insurance should help defray the cost of unexpected outages.

There are several types of insurance (personal property, liability, pet insurance and legal representation) members may purchase to protect their property and tenant rights.  We strongly recommend you consider purchasing commercial insurance to protect yourself in case of fire or other major loss.  a common policy for this type of coverage would be renter's liability insurance which would cover your personal property and damages to your rental home.

Realtor Services

In Aviano, if you choose to use realtor services, discuss fees up front, as some realtors charge a finder's fee and government reimbursement is not authorized.

Visit InMyArea.com to search for utility providers based on your zip code. This website serves as a one-stop shop where you can explore your options, compare prices and purchase services.

Aviano Air Base has no government housing or privatized housing for families other than Senior Key and Essential personnel. Accompanied personnel and unaccompanied personnel E-4, with over three years of service assigned to Aviano AB, will reside in private rental housing on the economy as there is no traditional government housing on base.

Things to consider:

• Distance to base
• Are you in the DODEA school bussing zone (Map provided during “wyvern Welcome”/Newcomers Brief)
• Distance to school and activities (on & off base)
• Lifestyle preferences: noise, yard, space, etc.
• City gas (plumbed into the home) or LPG tank, or heating oil (you refill the tanks)
• Proximity to neighbors, stores, services, transportation
• If multi-story apartment (is there an elevator)
• Availability and type of parking (covered, open, garage)
• Closets or space for wardrobes (wardrobes are provided by the Furnishings Management Section)
• Keep in mind that no home meets all wants & desires: Determine your family priorities and meet as many as you can; adjust for those not met. Don’t forget, living in a foreign country is a wonderful adventure and offers many benefits.
• House security: deadbolt locks, perimeter lighting, shutters, fencing, door peep hole/window

Deposits are generally higher than in the continental United States. Please plan accordingly.

Lease agreements and utilities set-up may take longer than expected, and certainly longer than in the States, please plan expenses and time accordingly.

The Housing Office and Outdoor Recreation have GPS units to loan for house-hunting purposes. It may be a good idea to plan to purchase for Europe travel during your assignment to Aviano Air Base, Italy.

Housing Management Office

The Military housing Office (MHO) provides all DoD personnel with personalized service to assist in locating suitable housing in your new host country.  Moving to a new country can often be confusing and stressful; however, it can also be exciting.  Living off base provides members and families the chance to experience a new culture and make friends with their host country neighbors.  The MHO will assist you every step of the way to help you find your new home in the local community.

Military Family Housing is not available on Aviano Air Base, only community housing “on the economy.”  All personnel assigned at Aviano Air Base reside in the surrounding community in houses or apartments selected and managed by each member.  Future house hunters can visit www.Homes.mil.  Once logged in, members can search for houses and apartments by number of bedrooms, square feet, distance from the base and monthly cost.  Visit the Housing Office for assistance with house-hunting process, contract, houses information, etc.

Codice Fiscale

Codice Fiscale is the Italian SSN necessary for buying certain items such as a cellphone or initiating many contracts.  Aviano AB personnel are authorized to process the request for the Italian Codice Fiscale, requiried for 18-year-old and above.  Paperwork for the Codice Fiscale is accomplished at the weekly Newcomers Brief, also known as the Wyvern Welcome.  The paper Codice Fiscale will be made available for pick-up at the Housing Office the following week.