Government Housing

Privatized housing is managed by Fort Jackson Family Homes, a Balfour Beaty Communities property with 850 family homes in eight neighborhoods. Two-, three- and four-bedroom homes are available for all ranks. Call 803-738-8275 or visit fortjacksonfamilyhomes.com. 

The Army Housing Office, separate from Fort Jackson Family Homes, is your housing community advocate and should be your first point of contact for housing, regardless of where you decide to live. You can benefit from the services that the AHO provides. Call 803-751-9339 to receive a housing welcome packet.

Current FJFH and Garrison Pet Policies #17 restrict the following breeds: Akita, Chow, Doberman, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terriers, English Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Wolf Hybrids or any other breeds with dominant traits geared toward aggression. Restrictions apply to any mix of these breeds as well. Only domesticated animals are permitted, with a 2-pet limit per household with proper documentation from vet clinic. Exception to Policy must be initiated prior to move-in for additional domesticated pets.

Availability

The average wait time depends on the size of home needed, rank, and the arrival date.  A FJFH Leasing Agent will be able to assist you. Current wait times are 45-90 days.

The eligibility date is the final out date of the previous duty station. In the case of unaccompanied tour, the eligibility date is the final out date of the duty station prior to the unaccompanied tour, up to 14 months.

Eligibility 

The eligibility date signed out date of the previous duty station. In case of unaccompanied tour, the eligibility date is the final out date of the duty station prior to the unaccompanied tour, up to 14 months. This includes TDY en route. Supporting documentation must be provided to FJFH to validate eligibility date.

PRIOR TO ON POST LEASE SIGNING A PLAN LANGUAGE BRIEF MUST BE CONDUCTED AT THE ARMY HOUSING OFFICE. CALL 803-751-9339 to schedule a briefing before moving into on-post housing.

Priority

Soldiers assigned to Key and Essential and Drill Sergeant positions have priority on waitlist based on policy #23.

• Priority 1: Key and essential military and civilian personnel.
• Priority 2: Accompanied military personnel assigned or attached for duty at Fort Jackson.
• Priority 3: Accompanied military personnel assigned or attached for duty at other military installations within 50 mile radius.
• Priority 4: Unaccompanied family member of military personnel with an approved request for Retention of Family Housing.
• Priority 5: Unaccompanied family member personnel (married and single) assigned or attached for duty at Fort Jackson.
• Priority 6: Accompanied retired military personnel and spouses.
• Priority 7: Accompanied DOW, Department of Transportation (Coast Guard) and Federal Agency Civilians (other than designated Key and Essential).
• Priority 8: Non-Military or non DOW or non Federal Agency personnel (general public)

Application Procedures

Call 803-738-8275 or visit fortjacksonfamilyhomes.com for information and application submission, or families can come into the FJFH office, 520 Brown Ave. to fill out an application.  The application can be submitted as soon as a Soldier receives orders to come to Ft. Jackson. Soldiers must submit along with the application a copy of their signed and approved leave form, most recent LES, DEERS documents (if applicable), and pet photos and vaccination records if traveling with pets.

UH

Unaccompanied Single Soldiers in grade E5 and below are mandated to be assigned to reside in the Single Soldier Complex. Please contact your incoming unit barracks manger for room assignment. Please call 520-671-8250 for questions regarding barracks.

Single Service Member Housing

the Freddie Stowers Single Soldiers Complex. Requests for an exception to policy may be submitted by the soldier through their complete chain of command to the Army Housing Office for recommendation to the garrison commander.

E1s-E4s are assigned a separate bedroom with a shared kitchenette and full bath. Soldiers are responsible for maintaining their private room and the common areas. Soldiers must be respectful and considerate of others. E5s are assigned the entire suite, converting one bedroom into additional living space.

Single soldiers E6 and above are authorized to reside off post. Apartments, townhomes and houses are available for rent. In some cases, soldiers may decide to purchase.

Most off-post rental housing is unfurnished; however, through the Housing Services Office, we may assist you with locating a furnished place, if necessary.