Housing

The Fort McCoy South Post housing area, located only 10 minutes from Fort

McCoy, consists of 120 single family homes.

The current housing inventory includes:

57 - 3 bedroom enlisted houses

11 - 3 bedroom officer houses

42 - 4 bedroom enlisted houses

10 - 4 bedroom officer houses

All South Post houses include a full (unfinished) basement with either a 1 or 2 car attached garage. The community itself includes 1 playground, 5 tot lots, an outdoor tennis and basketball court, a skate park, and a walking/biking trail. The community is located within the Sparta Area School District and has bus shelters located throughout the community to ensure each student has an easy walk to and from the bus stops.  Contact Fort McCoy Housing at 608-388-3704 with any questions about on-post housing.  Housing is available for all ranks with a waiting list with wait times that vary; please call ahead to check availability. Soldiers arriving from an unaccompanied tour (restricted tour) are given a waiting period credit based on the number of months they served on the unaccompanied tour.  Soldiers PCSing to Fort McCoy must submit a copy of their orders, a DD1746 (Application for Family Housing) and a DA 31 (leave form) if applicable, to be put on the waiting list for family housing.  Information regarding the Housing at Fort McCoy and the DD1746 can be found on the Army Housing Online  services website.

EFM Housing

Government housing for Exceptional Family Member enrollees is available, with modifications made as needed. Call the Family Housing Office at 608-388-3704 for availability dates and wait times.

Housing Services Office (HSO) -- The HSO 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. The HRO will provide you a list of rentals with corresponding locator maps and give you information regarding the communities in which the rentals are located. All renters should carry renters insurance against fire, theft, and other damages. The Housing Office will also review any leases prior to signing. Contact the Housing Referral Office at 608-388-9193.

Availability -- Housing availability in local communities is limited particularly in the inventory of 4 and 5 bedroom units.

Utility costs -- Heating costs will fluctuate with the weather, the particular heating system, and a variety of other factors. These costs could be considered relatively high during the winter heating season by someone unfamiliar with Wisconsin's climate. Local power and fuel companies offer budget plans (yearly average paid monthly) to their customers.

Rental Options

Average apartment and home rentals range from $550 for studios/efficiencies to $1500 for duplex/single family homes. Most are not furnished, do not include utilities, and may require a one month security deposit and an additional deposit if they accept pets. For a listing of rental properties in the local communities, stop by the Family Housing Office at 6158 H Circle or call 608-388-4169.

Purchase Options

Affordable housing options are available for purchase in the local communities.

If you did not receive a welcome packet from your sponsor, please call Army Community Service at 608-388-3505 to have one sent or stop by ACS at 2111 South 8th Avenue.

Mobile Homes -- Fort McCoy does not have any mobile home parks.

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The Fort McCoy South Post housing area, only 10 minutes from Fort McCoy in the Sparta Area School District, has 120 units. Contact Fort McCoy Family Housing at 608-388-3704 or visit the housing website.