Government Housing

Eligibility:

All military members on accompanied orders with accompanying family members and area clearance/dependent entry approval is mandatory if the capacity is below 90%. U.S. civilians who are on a transportation agreement (DD form 1617) and who receive a Living Quarters Allowance are eligible to apply for Family Housing but is not mandatory to reside on base.

Accompanying bona fide family members are those family members who have bona fide dependent status and are included on your command sponsorship approval/area clearance/dependent entry approval, and will reside with the sponsor for nine consecutive months or more each year. Joint custody of children does not make someone eligible for family housing. An unmarried military member with joint legal custody of dependent children and physical custody for more than 9 months per year is eligible for Family Housing . Family Housing will review the court order or settlement document with the application for government quarters to determine custody periods.

Advance applications will be accepted but will not advance into the freeze zone until member physically arrives on station.

Members must check in with the Family Housing Office within two working days of arrival with a copy of endorsed original orders and area clearance/dependent entry approval. If member is traveling non-concurrent, member must show an itinerary indicating that family members will arrive within 45 days before a housing offer can be made. If member checks in after 30 days, the control date will be the date when member checks into the Housing Office and provides a copy of order, area clearance and housing application. The last day that all documents have been received will be the established control date.

All family housing government quarters are equipped with dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer, and air conditioning and heat. Military family housing waiting list is maintained for each MFH designation. The waiting list is maintained by pay grade and numbers of bedrooms (two, three and four). The first available unit in the member's designation will be offered, regardless of having a pet.

Please keep in mind that you may be required to live off station when you first arrive if housing is not available. If you or your family members have special needs (for example, wheelchair, walker/cane, other disabilities, etc.) please contact us as soon as you have orders or expect to report to Iwakuni. This is an overseas command and all needs may not be accommodated.

The Family Housing Office has an off-base referral branch that can assist all authorized personnel who will be living on the local economy. The referral specialists assist in lease negotiations, translation services, rental accounts, and utility services.

There is a two-pet policy on station for family housing residents, which is a conditional privilege. You can have two dogs, two cats, or a cat and a dog. Dogs are not allowed above the second floor in the mid-rises. Even though members are authorized to bring their pets to Iwakuni, it is not recommended. It is difficult at best to find off-base housing that will accept cats. Also, dogs need to be exercised and there is very little space either on or off base to do this. The yards are "postage stamp" size. Many families who have brought their pets, especially dogs, realized after arrival that they have put themselves at a disadvantage.

Application

Members applying for government quarters must be on a command-sponsored accompanied tour and must provide a copy of their web orders/orders, tour conversions (as appropriate), area clearance/dependent entry approval and port-call date (if member is traveling non-concurrent) for dependents.

To apply for housing, fill in and submit Form DD1746/web orders/orders, area clearance/dependent entry approval. All applicants are placed on a waiting list by their established application control date.

There are several ways to submit the form to Family Housing:

MCAS Iwakuni Facilities Department

Military Housing Division Family Housing Office

PSC 561 BOX 1871 FPO AP 96310-0019

By fax: DSN: 253-6521

Commercial number from Japan: 0827-79-5541

Commercial number from U.S.: 011-81-827-79-5541

By email: iwknfamilyhousing@usmc.mil

Have your sponsor request it for you: Ask your sponsor to fill in the form DD1746 or give them the filled form, and ask them to submit it to our office.

Request it on your own before arriving at MCAS Iwakuni: Visit your local base housing office to get the form DD1746, or use the form on this site. Fill in the form and send it to our office:

Request it after arriving at MCAS Iwakuni

• Visit the Family Housing Office, building 200, and complete the application. Our hours of operation are Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri: 0800-1200; 1300-1630. Wed: 0800-1200; CLOSED 1300-1630.

Exceptional Family Member Housing: Contact the MCAS Iwakuni Exceptional Family Member Program:

Exceptional Family Member Program

Bldg. 625, Room 206B

Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Commercial number from U.S.: 011-81-827-79-5601/ DSN 315-253-5601

By email: smbiwakuniefmp@usmc.mil

Pet Policy – MCAS Iwakuni

Allowed Pets:
Only domesticated pets (dogs, cats, small birds, fish, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs) are allowed in government housing. Exotic or non-domestic animals (snakes, lizards, chickens, ducks, monkeys, tarantulas, etc.) are prohibited. Breeding any animals for any purpose is strictly prohibited.

Pet Limits & Housing:

• Towers: 2 cats (spayed/neutered, proof required), or 1 dog on floors 1–2 only.
• Single-family homes (e.g., townhouses): 2 pets total.
• Pets must be registered with the Veterinary Treatment Facility and Housing Office.

Transport & Entry to Japan:
Only bring pets you can properly care for. Due to limited vet services, advance planning is critical. Pet import prep must begin at least 7 months before arrival. Small pets (under 10 kg with kennel) can ride on the Shinkansen with a Temawari-hin ticket, purchased at the ticket window (not machine). Kennel: under 70 cm long and 90 cm tall.

Prohibited Dog Breeds:
Per III MEF/MCIPC 10570.1, the following breeds and mixes are banned:

• Pit bulls
• Rottweilers
• Doberman pinschers
• Chow chows
• Wolf hybrids

For more information on banned dog breeds, please contact the Housing Office. Final breed determination is made by the U.S. Veterinary Corps officer at MCAS Iwakuni.

Pet Owner Responsibilities:

• Provide humane care at all times
• Keep vaccinations, microchip, and licensing current
• Clean up after pets and dispose of waste properly (can be placed in burn bags)
• Prevent pets from becoming a nuisance, hazard, or disturbance
• Repair any yard damage caused by pets

Outdoor Restraint Rules:

• Pets must be in a secure fenced yard or on a leash when walked
• No tethering in yards or shared areas
• Fences must prevent escape; otherwise, keep pets indoors or in a secured cage outdoors
• Pets may not roam loose or chase others

Misbehavior & Enforcement:
Pets that bite, destroy property, or are aggressive will be permanently removed. Violations should be reported to the Housing Office or Military Police. PMO’s impound section enforces all animal regulations.

Stray or Deceased Animals:

• Report loose animals to PMO (Housing cannot assist)
• Pet burial on base is prohibited. Contact the Army Vet Clinic at DSN 315-253-6471 for disposal instructions (required by Japanese environmental law).