Housing

Privatization

The Residential Communities Initiative (RCI) office is a liaison between the residents, the installation staff, and Corvias. The RCI office here at Fort Johnson is the government side of the partnership. The primary source of information on family housing is  Corvias Military Housing. They have information on availability of on-post housing. Visit the RCI office at 1957 Louisiana Avenue, Bldg. T-1807 or call 337-531-6000; DSN 312-863-6000.

The government side of the project RCI oversees, monitors, mediate, and arbitrates the daily operations of the partnership. RCI also manages all rental listings for off-post. The RCI office also manages a limited number of two-bedroom homes for Senior Bachelors in the grades E7-E9, Warrant Officers, and Officers.

In a rare case where a question is not answered or an issue is not resolved at the Corvias Neighborhood office or at the Corvias Community office, Fort Johnson maintains a small staff at the RCI office as backup for residents and Corvias- but this is only for use after consulting with your neighborhood and community offices.

In order to be placed on the wait list, you provide an application to the Leasing and Relocation Office. This can be accomplished through the website, via fax or in person up to 90 days prior to your arrival at Fort Johnson. Upon in-processing you will receive a housing briefing which includes the application for housing and the list of documents needed to complete your application packet. You can visit the Leasing and Relocation Office and we will assist you with ensuring your application is complete and your family is placed on the appropriate wait list.

For more information you may want to visit the https://polk.corviaspm.com/ Corvias homepage for Fort Johnson to learn more about your new community housing or you may wish to contact: Corvias Resident Relocation Specialist by calling 337-537-5000.

Off-post housing options include apartments, duplexes, townhouses, mobile homes, mobile home parks and single/double dwelling homes. Furnished apartments are very difficult to find and usually very expensive to rent. 

Fort Johnson is a medium cost of living area. There is a shortage of rental properties due to the influx of new service members, family members and civilian contractors to the installation. Although there are new houses and apartments going up every day, the availability cannot keep up with the demand. Houses can sell for $85,000-$300,000; rental property goes from $800-$1,900 a month.

In Leesville, Louisiana, 48.2% of the population owns their homes, while approximately 51.8% rent. The average cost of a single-family home in Leesville, Louisiana in 2021 is $148,544 which is moderate in the United States and high in Louisiana. The average one-bedroom apartment cost is approximately $780 per month, 2 Bedroom $1,028, 3 Bedroom $1,279, 4 Bedroom $1,541

Host landlords will require first and last month’s rent upfront and some may require you to pay a portion of utilities rather than you have a meter of your own. It is important that your lease contain a military clause to allow you to terminate your lease early should you deploy or receive permanent change of station orders. Always take all relative and important paperwork to the Legal Assistance Office before you sign.

For more information, you may contact the Army Housing Office at 337-531-6000 or DSN 312-863-6000; or the RCI customer service/liaison at 337-531-7277 or DSN 312-863-7277, or go to 1820 Corps Road, Building 330, Fort Polk, LA 71459.

The Army Housing Office is your contact for any problems you may encounter such as discrimination complaints, tenant/landlord disputes, or any questions or problems about off-post housing.

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.

Privatized housing is managed by Corvias Military Housing. Six neighborhoods, 2–5-bedroom homes, available for all ranks. Corvias Military Housing phone number: 337-537-5000.  HOUSING SERVICE OFFICE (HSO) also manages two- and three-bedroom Jr. NCO Housing.  The HOUSING ASSISTANCE office also manages a limited number of two-bedroom homes for Senior Bachelors in the grades E7-E9, Warrant Officers, and Officers. Contact the HOUSING ASSISTANCE office at 337-531-6000 for information about housing options in the Fort Johnson area.