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Defense Logistics Agency
74 Washington Avenue North
Battle Creek, MI 49037-3084
269-961-4000
888-352-9333
269-961-4200
312-661-4000
Learn about the variety of housing possibilities available as well as information about setting up utilities in your home . Housing options are available to your unique situation including: housing for families, single service members, families that are enrolled in the exceptional family member program, pet owners and unaccompanied personnel. Explore your options to find a home that best fits your needs.
Government housing is not available on this installation or within the community. There are many internet resources that list homes for sale and apartments for rent. Many of the local realty companies have websites and offer many types of services for relocating personnel. Once the Relocation Assistance Manager is notified of your relocation to Battle Creek, a welcome package will be mailed to you. In the package will be various realtor business cards, pamphlets, advertisements, etc. that should be helpful. If you need further assistance, please call the Family Program Manager at 269-961-4051, or DSN 312-661-4051. Please see Non-Government Housing for more information.
Housing Office -- Your POC for any problems you may encounter (discrimination complaints, tenant/landlord disputes, or any questions/problems about off-post housing) is the housing office. Staff are available to assist you on a person-to-person basis in any way possible to make your move to this installation an easy and pleasant one. They can provide a list of rentals with corresponding locator maps and give you information regarding the area in which the facilities are located.
Rental Options
There are many apartment complexes, houses, and duplexes to rent in the area. The prices vary in accordance with floor space, amenities, bedrooms, pets, etc. All require as a minimum one month's rent, some include utilities (heat, water, and electricity), garages are rare - but you may be able to rent a car port if available, and many are close to public transportation.
Purchase Options
The housing market in Battle Creek is prevalent with homes in all price ranges. There is a variety to select from: old, newer, newly constructed, 1 to 5 bedrooms, single to multiple baths, no garage to multiple car garages, small lots to several acres, in-town, country, basic with few amenities to as many amenities as you'd like, we have it all. There are many links to realtor agencies available in the area.The realtors will help you find the best loan options for your circumstances, if you don't have your own options available. Please contact the Family Program Manager at 269-961-4051 or DSN 312-661-4051.
Mobile Homes
There are several mobile home communities in Battle Creek. They are both older and newer communities that you own the mobile home and rent the lots, and others are rental homes. If you are interested in renting, please contact the Family Program Manager at 269-961-4051 or DSN 312-661-4051 for a list of rentals.
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.
Government housing is not available on this installation.
Short-term government housing is available at the Fort Custer Education Center. Contact information, rates and reservations are available on the Michigan National Guard website. Contact the family program manager at 269-961-4051 or DSN 312-661-4051 for more information.
The area’s median housing price is $128,836.
Release 2020.08.24.1.11