Eglin AFB  Housing

Reservations can be made in advance by contacting Eglin Inns at 850-882-8761 or DSN 312-872-8761. You may also preregister for housing by calling the Housing Office at 850-882-4533. Eglin has limited temporary lodging quarters, and you may be referred off base for housing during the busy summer moving season. Personnel are highly encouraged to call in advance and make reservations.

Relocation Assistance

The Eglin Airman and Family Readiness Center has a well-stocked Loan Closet to help with your arrival and departure from Eglin Air Force Base. Floor mats (futons), dish packs and microwaves are just a few of the many items that can be borrowed for 30-day intervals. Supplies are limited, especially during the summer permanent change of station season. For questions, please call 850-882-9060. The family services Loan Closet is located in Building 202, next to the A&FRC in Building 205. The Load Closet is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Critical Installation Information

Safety Precautions

• A major concern in northwest Florida is hurricane season, which lasts from June to November. Call ahead if you are arriving at Eglin AFB when a hurricane is predicted to hit this area. Monitor the weather forecast and contact your sponsor as Eglin AFB may be evacuated, and the surrounding roads will be congested with people leaving the area.
• The community surrounding Eglin offers white sand beaches and water sports in the local bays and Gulf of Mexico. Riptides and strong undertow will challenge a strong and masterful swimmer. These conditions are extremely dangerous. Parents should brief all children on the dangers of riptides and rip currents before entering the waters surrounding Eglin. Children must be supervised at all times. It is dangerous to swim or play in water where there is no lifeguard.
• Make it a practice to use sunscreen (especially for children) while on the white sand beaches. The color of the sand intensifies and reflects the heat rays. Gradually expose your skin to sun bathing.

Most of the venomous snakes found in North America can be found in northwest Florida. Be alert for snakes and alligators when you walk in wooded or marshy areas.

The quarters have kitchen facilities, bedroom area, private bath and other conveniences.  All quarters are non-smoking.

Families - The Temporary Lodging Facility (TLF) can accommodate a family of five.  Inbound and outbound PCS personnel have priority and may stay up to 30 days.  These units can also be used by active duty on leave, retirees or TDY personnel on a space-available basis.

For our pet policy, call 850-882-8761.

Reservations for transient quarters can be made at any time for personnel traveling on official government orders.  Reservations are confirmed for on-base or contract off-base quarters within 72 hours of the reservation.  Confirmed reservations for Space-A-Guests can be made 24 hours in advance for a 72 hour period, if space is available.  Requests for space available guests can be made for those traveling on leave.  The individual's sponsor can make reservations/requests by phone.

Check In

Check-in time is 2:00 p.m.

Call (850) 882-8761

The Eglin TLF is located across from the Bayview Club on Boatner Road and can be accessed by turning right at first road past the West Gate of Eglin AFB (Bayside Inn is located at 1008 Boatner Road, BLDG 11001, Eglin AFB, FL 32542).