Government Housing

Dix – McGuire

There is no government family housing on the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL).

McGuire and Dix Family Housing has been privatized under a joint Army-Air Force privatization initiative and is now owned and operated by United Communities, LLC, (UC).

Lakehurst Family Housing has also been privatized and is owned and operated by Balfour Beatty Military Housing, LLC (BBCGRP).

Dix – McGuire

Privatized family housing is available on McGuire, Dix and Lakehurst and military families from all branches have the option to reside in various housing areas. Referrals for on-base privatized family housing and assistance with off-base housing are provided by the Government Housing Office located at 3700-A Circle Drive, McGuire, 609-754-3662. The GHO serves members of all military service branches and can assist with most housing issues including locating housing, tenant/landlord disputes, discrimination complaints, etc.

United Communities continually made significant improvements to the family housing. UC should be contacted to determine the current family housing status, policies, and availability. Advanced Application and additional information is also available at the AF Housing website. As soon as you receive orders you are encouraged to fill out the “Advanced Application for Housing” and fax it to the UC Office at 609-723-4298.

UC owns and maintains the homes, roads, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities within the housing areas. UC redeveloped the housing areas with improved homes and recreational facilities.

These improvements include:

• 1,635 new homes with garages and other enhancements
• 2 community centers with meeting rooms
• a computer center located in the Leasing Office
• 2 community pools for residents’ use
• re-developed housing communities with new roads, increased open space, and new recreational facilities including ball fields, playgrounds, and walking/biking trails.

Benefits of privatization include:

• Month to Month leases
• Rent paid by Allotment
• Renter's/Liabilities Insurance provided at no cost
• No pet fees/deposits
• No utility deposits
• No security deposits
• UC cuts all grass (EXCEPT fenced in backyards)

Exceptional Family Member Housing

Please contact UC to determine the current status, policies, and availability of exceptional family member housing/facilities. The UC Leasing Office is located at 3700-A Circle Drive, McGuire, 609-723-4290 or AF Housing website.

Single Service Member Housing

Housing on the base for permanent party single service members is provided by the JB MDL Unaccompanied Personnel Housing  office. All single AF members in the grades of E1-E4 (with less than 3 years of service) must reside in the dormitories. Eligible AF military personnel should contact the McGuire UPH office located at 2424 McGuire Blvd, 609-754-5498. All single Army members in the grades of E1-E5 must reside in the dormitories. Eligible Army military personnel should contact the Dix UPH located at 5513 Texas Avenue, 609-562-2247. Please call the McGuire or Dix UPH office to determine current housing status, policies, and availability prior to making any arrangements to live off-base.

Housing Referral Office

A variety of Assistance with off-post housing is provided by the Government Housing Office located at 3700-A Circle Drive, McGuire, 609-754-3662 or DSN 312-650-3397. The GHO serves members of all military service branches and can assist with most housing issues including locating housing, tenant/landlord disputes, discrimination complaints, etc.

Rental/Purchase Option

The JB MDL area is a relatively high-cost housing area compared with the rest of the nation. Assistance with purchasing/rental off-post housing is provided by the Government Housing Office located at 3700-A Circle Drive, McGuire, 609-754-3662. If you plan to rent off base, be prepared to pay one and one half month's rent as a deposit, plus the first month's rent to lease an apartment. The availability of single family homes for rent is limited and difficult to find at reasonable rates. Apartments, town homes, and condominiums are easier to find at rent at rates within or close to the BAH.

Communities proximate to JB MDL Dix and McGuire are shown below:

• Bordentown -- 20 minutes
• Browns Mills-- 10 minutes
• Burlington -- 30 minutes
• Eastampton -- 20 minutes
• Florence -- 20 minutes
• Hainesport -- 25 minutes
• Hamilton -- 20 minutes
• Mansfield --10 minutes
• Medford -- 35 minutes
• Moorestown -- 40 minutes
• Mount Holly -- 20 minutes
• Mount Laurel -- 30 minutes
• Pemberton -- 15 minutes
• Plumstead -- 15 minutes
• Willingboro -- 30 minutes
• Wrightstown --10 minutes

Mobile Homes

Availability of mobile home sites near the installation is extremely limited. Except for short-term visits, generally less than two months, there are no facilities on Dix or McGuire for mobile homes. Information on short-term mobile home visits at Dix is available by contacting Dix Outdoor Recreation at 609-562-6667.

Lakehurst

Privatized family housing is available on McGuire, Dix and Lakehurst and military families from all branches have the option to reside in various housing areas. Referrals for on-base privatized family housing and assistance with off-base housing are provided by the Lakehurst Government Housing Office (GHO) located at Bldg. 483 Walsh Rd, Lakehurst NJ 08733, 732-323-2370. The GHO serves members of all military service branches and can assist with most housing issues including locating housing, tenant/landlord disputes, discrimination complaints, etc.

Lakehurst Housing Office should be contacted to inquire about current family housing status, policies, and availability regardless of branch of service. For incoming Navy personnel visit the Housing Early Application Tool or HEAT website. Navy Housing has developed HEAT to assist service members (SVMs) and their families in applying for housing Navywide. HEAT allows SVMs and their families to get the housing application process started at one or more Navy installations online before or after they receive their Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders.

**Please note that HEAT does not place you on a wait list and cannot improve your position on a housing wait list. Wait list position is determined by regulations and a verification of your eligibility by Housing personnel. HEAT does allow you to make earlier contact and complete an advance or active application with the assistance of a Housing counselor. HEAT is available to any SVM going to a Navy managed installation.

Balfour Beatty Communities overseas the homes the homes, roads, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities within the housing areas. For more information about Balfour Beatty Communities at Lakehurst please visit their website or call 732-408-1651.

Benefits of privatization include:

• Rent paid by Allotment
• Renter's/Liabilities Insurance provided at no cost
• No pet fees/deposits
• No utility deposits
• No security deposits
• Balfour Beatty cuts all grass (EXCEPT fenced in backyards)

Exceptional Family Member Housing

Please contact Lakehurst Government Housing Office located at Bldg. 483 Walsh Rd, Lakehurst NJ 08733, 732-323-2370 to inquire about Exceptional Family Member Housing availability on Lakehurst.

Single Service Member Housing

Eligible military personnel should contact the Lakehurst Government Housing Office located at Bldg. 483 Walsh Rd, Lakehurst NJ 08733, 732-323-2370 to inquire about Single Service Member Housing on Lakehurst.

Housing Referral Office

A variety of Assistance with off-post housing is provided by the Government Housing Office located at Lakehurst Government Housing Office (GHO) located at Bldg. 483 Walsh Rd, Lakehurst NJ 08733, 732-323-2370 or DSN 624-2370. The GHO serves members of all military service branches and can assist with most housing issues including locating housing, tenant/landlord disputes, discrimination complaints, etc.

Rental/Purchase Option

The JB MDL area is a relatively high-cost housing area compared with the rest of the nation. Assistance with purchasing/rental off-post housing is provided by the Government Housing Office located at Lakehurst Government Housing Office (GHO) located at Bldg. 484 Walsh Rd, Lakehurst NJ 08733, 732-323-2070. If you plan to rent off base, be prepared to pay one and one half month's rent as a deposit, plus the first month's rent to lease an apartment. The availability of single family homes for rent is limited and difficult to find at reasonable (BAH) rates. Apartments, town homes, and condominiums are easier to find at rent at rates within or close to the BAH.

Communities proximate to JB MDL Lakehurst are shown below (times may be longer during summer months due to beach traffic):

• Toms River - 20 min
• Manchester - 15 min
• Jackson - 25 min
• McGuire/Dix - 30 min
• Whiting - 20 min