Joint Base Lewis-McChord  Housing

On 1 May 2013, as part of the Army's Privatized Army Lodging (PAL) Initiative, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Lodging was privatized with the formation of a partnership between the Army and IHG Army Hotels. IHG Army Hotels manages and operates the day-to-day functions of on-base lodging. Personnel interested in making on-base lodging arrangements may contact IHG Army Hotels at 1-877-711-TEAM. Because Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) lodging has been privatized, personnel are no longer required to obtain a Statement of Non-Availability (SNA) to make off-base lodging arrangements. Personnel interested in off-base lodging may contact the Housing Services Office at (253) 967-3581 or email for a current list of off-base lodging options near JBLM and special military rates offered. Locations: Rainier Inn is on JBLM-Lewis Main behind Waller Hall and may be contacted directly at (253) 964-0211 or (253) 967-2815. Evergreen Inn is on JBLM McChord Field and may be reached by calling (253) 982-5613. The reservations desk is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for customer convenience.

Many families have important papers and documents that they cannot afford to lose. These papers are difficult, to replace. Do not pack these items in your household goods shipment. Hand carry the following list of items:

• Passports
• Immunization records
• Official birth, marriage, divorce, adoption or death certificates
• Wills
• Power of Attorney
• Naturalization papers and complete information on citizenship proceedings
• Tax records and other documents necessary to file taxes
• House and property deeds and associated paperwork
• Military records
• Bank Books
• Savings Bonds and other securities
• Social Security Cards
• Car titles and Shipping papers
• Sales receipt for household furniture and other high value items and Household shipping inventories

There may be other important papers that you will need to carry.