Housing

The Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi Housing Service Center (AHSC) has two housing portfolios consisting of over 1500 residences.  Military Family Housing consists of over 750 on-base housing units for military service members with dependents which include high-rises, townhouses, garden apartments and single-family dwellings. Our off-base Community Housing portfolio consists of nearly 800 residences and is open to both civilians and military members above the rank of E-4. Due to the current on-base occupancy rates, civilians currently do not have the option of living on-base in Military Family Housing.

Availability

Availability varies depending on the time of year, the number of PCS moves in a given month, and the rank and family composition of incoming personnel. Military personnel may be placed on waiting lists for on-base housing only after they have physically arrived at NAF Atsugi.  However, Navy regulation requires Housing to provide “Adequate” housing based on a service member’s rank and entitlement.  Adequate means that it meets the member’s entitlement based on rank and family size and it has passed a life/safety inspection done by AHSC.  Personal preference is not taken into consideration.  Pets are not taken into consideration.  Housing assignments are based solely on your entitlement and family size.  Personnel are offered housing based on current availability.  If a member declines two adequate residences, their Temporary Living Allowance will not be approved by Housing.

Waiting lists have no bearing on Temporary Living Allowance (TLA) extensions.  Once the member hits the 60-day limit, the TLA ends. Extensions may be granted by CNRJ but are granted for mission essential reasons only.  Waiting on a preferred home is not mission essential. Therefore, exceeding the 60 days of TLA will result in the member having to pay for their temporary lodging and living expenses.

All housing is assigned on a first-arrived, first placed basis.  Due to modifications in orders as well as travel delays, personnel who have arrived at NAF Atsugi will be placed first.  Housing is not held for incoming personnel, unless the service member grants their sponsor Power of Attorney (POA) to select their residence.  The member must forward to the Housing Office the POA, a copy of their orders, and their travel itinerary to: atsugi_housing@navy.mil.

The sponsor may select may select the member’s residence not earlier than 30-days prior to arrival. Personnel who do are not Status of Forces Agreement sponsored service members to may not live in government housing. A special permission from the CO is required..

Application

Members will be counseled on the process of obtaining off-base housing and on-base waiting status. Advance application by mail or fax has no effect on a member's placement on the waiting list. Sponsors are assigned after the service member has signed into their new command and in-processed with housing. It is strongly recommended that any military or civilian members accepting orders to NAF Atsugi should email the AHWC as soon as possible to get accurate information regarding off- and on-base housing. All e-mails will be answered within 24 working hours.

Temporary Quarters

We recommend Navy personnel assigned to NAF Atsugi make reservations for temporary lodging/ billeting in advance. The months of June, July and August are the busiest months for reservations. Military personnel who have orders to NAF Atsugi have priority for rooms. Pets are not allowed in bachelor quarters. U.S. Army Garrison Camp Zama and NAF Atsugi have kennels, but space is limited. Reservations in advance are highly recommended.

Temporary Lodging

The Navy Gateway Inns & Suites is available for incoming families. Reservations must be made directly with the company by calling 011.81.467.63.680 or DSN 315.224.6880 r via email. You may also make a request to your sponsor that your sponsor make the reservation for you.

Single Service Member Housing

Quarters are available for unaccompanied personnel including enlisted soldiers and officers. Reservations can be made by calling DSN 315.264.3440 or 011.81.467.63.3440.

Off-base Housing

Eligibility -- All members (military, DOD civilian employees, contractors, including single personnel) with command endorsement are eligible for off-base housing.

House Hunting

A daily referral listing with pictures of the house and its floor plans are provided at the AHWC's lobby. All units are under the approval of a Navy Lease Contract. AHWC counselors will assist in finding an off base home.

Atsugi Housing Service Center

The average waiting period for on-base housing is dependent upon the type of housing required, member's rank, bedroom entitlement, and time of year of arrival. Please check with the housing office upon arrival to verify your estimated wait. Please contact your Atsugi Housing Service Center (AHSC) when planning your move to NAF Atsugi, Japan. The best way to obtain housing info is to contact housing directly. The housing office wants to give the most accurate and current information to their customers. Atsugi Housing Service Center (AHSC) is found directly across the Main Headquarters Bldg. Base residents utilize all base facilities including the Food Court, commissary, medical and dental clinic, 2 gyms, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, Movie Theater, banks, restaurants, golf course, chapel, post office & Navy Exchange, Mini- mart and Laundromat. Located within the Main Base housing area you will find Shirley Lanham Elementary School, Teen Center, Youth Center, and Child Development Center.

There is a waiting list for on-base housing since NAF Atsugi is unable to accommodate all eligible members. Therefore, incoming personnel can expect to temporarily rent housing in the Japanese economy until on-base quarters are offered. The average waiting time for all pay grades for on-base housing is approximately ten months. Waiting time for particular pay grades are provided upon arrival. Housing will not allow non - sofa sponsored to live in government housing. Special permission is required to stay.

Application

Members will be counseled on the process of obtaining off-base housing and on-base waiting status. Advance application by mail or fax has no effect on a member's placement on the waiting list. Sponsors are assigned after the service member as signed into their new command and in-processed with housing. It is strongly recommended that any military or civilian members accepting orders to Atsugi should e-mail the Housing Office as soon as possible to get accurate information on off and on-base housing. All e-mails will be answered within 24 working hours.

Eligibility

Military member eligibility -- NAF Atsugi stationed personnel with accompanying bona fide family members who have received dependency status and/or family entry approval, and will reside with the sponsor for 9 consecutive months or more each year.

Temporary Quarters

We recommend that Navy personnel assigned to NAF Atsugi make reservations for temporary billeting in advance. The months of June, July and August are the busiest months for reservations. Military personnel who have orders to NAF Atsugi have priority for rooms. Pets are not allowed in temporary billeting, Camp Zama has kennels but it's limited, reservations in advance are highly recommended.

Temporary Lodging

Reservations cannot be made via the Navy Gateway Inns & Suites. Reservations must be made directly with the Atsugi Navy Gateway Inns & Suites or at their website. Please ensure to print your confirmation number. Your sponsor should make reservations for you as soon as your itinerary has been established.

Application

Members will be counseled on the process of obtaining off-base housing and the on-base waiting status. Advance application by mail or fax has no effect on a member's placement on the waiting list. Sponsors are assigned after the service member as signed into their new command and in-processed with housing. It is strongly recommended that any military or civilian members accepting orders to Atsugi should e-mail the Housing Office as soon as possible to get accurate information on off and on-base housing. All e-mails will be answered within 24 working hours.

Bedroom Entitlement

The number of bedrooms is based on pay grade & family composition. (e.g., sponsor, spouse and 2 children are qualified for 3 bedrooms). *This policy does not apply to families already housed prior to 1 Oct 05. All Senior Officers (O6) and equivalent civilian personnel are eligible for a minimum of four bedrooms. All Field Grade Officers (O4 and O5), equivalent civilian personnel, Chief Warrant Officers, Limited Duty Officers, Junior Officers with nine years prior enlisted service, and Senior Enlisted personnel are eligible for a minimum of three bedrooms regardless of family size.

Waiting List Placement

There will be an initial waiting list based on pay grade and bedroom eligibility, no preference for location or type/style or the accommodation of pets will be considered. Should the initial offer be declined then the member will be placed on a preferred waiting list. (e.g., Junior Enlisted 3 bedroom high-rise, 3000 series townhouse list, etc).

Availability and Estimated Waiting Time Period

In almost all cases, members should expect to live on the Japanese economy until on-base quarters are available. Normally on-base housing is offered 30 to 45 days prior to the estimated occupancy date. Bringing dogs may result in a significantly longer wait for on-base housing and may not receive the government funded-move from an off-base residence. Refer to OneStop website for waiting time period. The waiting times are estimates and are subject to change daily.

Floor Plans

These are available for viewing at the One-Stop website.

Movements of Household Goods

There are two criteria that must be met in order to receive government-funded local move into MFH from an off-base residence.

Member must apply for MFH within 30 days of reporting to NAF Atsugi.

Adequate MFH is not available for occupancy within 60 days of application. If the application is made after the 30th day or first offer of MFH is declined subsequent move into MFH will be solely at member's expense.

Acceptance of on-base Quarters

To accept on-base housing, a member must be accompanied with their dependents or have them arrive within 30 days of their move-in date to quarters. The member or a representative with a Power of Attorney are the only individuals authorized to accept or decline quarters.

Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA)

Member must check-in to AHWC to submit an application for housing within 3-working days to be eligible for TLA after arrival to their new command. TLA CANNOT be initiated until after reporting to the Housing Office and receive the off-base briefing by the counselor. TLA is normally granted to active duty members with command sponsored dependents and dual military couples. The purpose of TLA is to help defray the cost of meals and lodging while the member is seeking off-base housing. TLA may be granted for 60 days. If the member declines the first offer of on base quarters, the normal entitlement of 60 days will no longer apply. Instead, TLA will be terminated 30 days from refusal or the availability date of the unit offered, whichever is later. However, payment should not be made when a sincere effort to obtain private rental quarters has not been made. TLA is a reimbursable entitlement and paid in 10-day increments.

Pet Policy

Families with dogs can only move to 1-story homes, townhouses or garden apartments. Dogs are allowed on the first 2 floors of the towers. Bringing dogs may result in a significantly longer wait for on-base housing and may prevent a government funded-move from an off-base residence. No more than a total of two dogs and/or cats are allowed in on-base housing. It is strongly recommended leaving pets in CONUS until on-base quarters or rental quarters that accept pets can be located. Kennel space is costly, availability is limited, and spaces for large dogs are few. Please check the pet policy on the website or send us email with any additional questions.

Furniture / Appliances

Temporary furniture is available for on / off-base residents for a maximum of 90 days or until household goods shipment arrives. Appliances are provided both on/off base for the duration of the member's tour. This service is only for military and civilian members with command sponsored dependents. (Single members may obtain furniture/appliances through the Bachelor housing office). Off-base electricity - 100V / 50MHZ, on-base is same as the U.S.

Reservations

Reservations can be made at least 120 days prior to arrival, if possible, and should be reconfirmed within 72 but not less than 24 hours prior to arrival. This reconfirmation ensures your billeting requirement is awaiting your arrival. All reservations require a credit card number for guaranteed confirmation. Our front desks are open 24/7 for your convenience.

Please make your reservations by one of the following options:

• Standard naval message (office code 42)
• A call via DSN: 264-3440/3698
• A call from within Japan: 0467-63-3440
• A call from the United States: 011-81-467-63-3440

Accommodations

E1-E4: shared room/shared bath. Guests are allowed, but must be 18 years old or older and must leave the room at midnight. Guests need to be escorted at all times and have acquired a pass from security at the main gate.

Bachelor housing: Rooms are fully furnished and have refrigerators, coffee makers, microwaves, internet and TV access. Americable offers a variety of plans for premium channels. For further information, please contact them at DSN 315-264-2288.

BH and Navy Gateway Inn and Suites: Rooms at the NGIS have vending machines, free laundry facilities and Japanese telephones. In addition, free internet is provided 24 hours a day in Building 1290 located in the lobby. All NGIS rooms have free internet services as well.

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Naval Air Facility Atsugi has different styles of government housing including high-rises, townhouses, garden apartments and single-family dwellings. Please contact the Atsugi Housing Service Center at 011-81-467-63-3795 or DSN 315-264-3795 when planning your move to NAF Atsugi. The best way to obtain housing information is to contact housing directly. The AHSC office wants to give the most accurate and current information to their customers.