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Navy
Navy Housing Referral Office (HRO)
1710 Cavin Drive
Building 8100
Great Lakes, IL 60088-3402
847-688-3440
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Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
When planning for a move with the military, you might consider moving into government housing. Government housing is owned and maintained by the Department of Defense and is typically on the installation. Eligibility and availability for this type of housing may vary by service member, family size and installation. Learn more about the different options, benefits and discounts that may be available to you through government housing.
Hunt Military Housing Great Lakes Family Housing
(Off Base Privatized Housing)
Contact Information:
Address: 1710 Cavin Dr., BLDG 8100, Great Lakes, IL 60088
Phone: 847-999-6228
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Website: Navy Great Lakes Family housing
Accompanied personnel have the option to reside in Public-Private Venture (PPV) family housing or in the local community. The property management company assigns personnel to PPV housing and should be contacted for maintenance and resident matters.Please contact the local Navy Housing Service Center (HSC) to get the most current projection of housing availability and wait list information.
Choose from a variety of locations and a large and varied selection of homes which promote up to date, flexible living spaces which allow you to tailor the home’s functionality to your needs. You can schedule a tour to see the communities at 847-999-6228. Great Lakes Family Housing is made up of 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom homes. They are designed with family and community in mind with easy access to recreational areas, trails, green spaces and common areas. Choose from a variety of house plans. Walkable, quiet neighborhoods close to walking paths, parks, playgrounds, open spaces, picnic areas, Lake Michigan, fitness centers, community centers, sports courts, NEX Mini Mart and gas station, youth and child development centers and Forrestal Elementary School as well as close proximity to base amenities.
Homes offer:
Open floor plans
Spacious rooms
Range
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Disposal
Central heat and air
Washer/dryer hookups
Window coverings
Patio or balcony
Garage
Ceiling fans
Finished basement
Hardwood floors
Carpeting
Ceramic tile
Professional landscaping
On-site maintenance
Access to top rated public and private schools
Communities:
Forrestal Village:
Located in the Great Lakes area approximately 40 minutes north of exciting downtown Chicago. This neighborhood offers all the conveniences; NEX Mini Mart with Gas Station, MWR Youth Center, MWR Child Development Centers, and Forrestal Elementary School.
Fort Sheridan:
Rich with history, the Fort Sheridan waterfront community is located in the Highland Park Township just 20 minutes from Naval Station Great Lakes. This community is exclusive to military only.
Glenview:
Centrally located to get you where you want to go and fast. The community features two bedroom, 1.5 bath townhomes with attached garage.
Halsey:
Features spacious two or three bedroom homes with updated interiors and select homes feature attached garages or finished basements. Each home comes with an equipped kitchen and washer/dryer connections. Located just across the street from the NEX and Commissary.
Nimitz Village:
Just minutes away from Naval Station Great Lakes. Provides convenient access to schools, shopping and entertainment. Offers single family homes, townhomes, and various duplex designs.
Navy Housing Service Center:
Phone: 847-688-3440
Email: GreatLakes_Housing@us.navy.mil
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Service members should check in with the HSC upon arrival at the installation, even if planning on renting in the local community
HSC maintains a database that is accessible 24 hours a day of available off-base community rental properties for homes, apartments, and townhomes
Provides lease review services
Your Navy advocate for the service member and their family
Mission is to provide housing support for all families and unaccompanied personnel moving to or departing from the local area
HSC’s trained professionals can help you choose the right housing to meet your needs
HSC Counselors provide complete, objective, and unbiased information on the home buying process
Provide support with issue resolution for customers wherever they choose to live free of charge
Arrival Services include:
Housing needs assessment
Temporary housing information
Personalized single-family home, condo, and apartment finding assistance
Provide rental listings
Verify eligibility and process applications for PPV Military Housing
Maintain PPV Military Housing wait list
Maps and directions of local area
Departure Services include:
Information on housing at your next duty station
Process and fax or email housing application packages to your next duty station
Additional Services free of charge:
Telephone
Photocopy machines
Fax machines
For more detailed information, please visit this website:
Navy Housing
Geographic Bachelor:
Basic Allowance for Housing will be calculated for the Great Lakes area. GBs are Service members, in receipt of BAH at the "with dependents" rate and have executed Permanent Change of Station orders that authorized movement of dependents, who for reasons other than the availability of housing, elect not to be accompanied by the dependents. GBs are housed on a space available basis. Applications from GBs to reside in UH facilities are not automatically approved. The number of spaces authorized for use by GBs is limited. All GB personnel desiring a berth in UH must submit an application to be reviewed by the Unaccompanied Housing Assignment Review Board. Only those personnel who can demonstrate a hardship to the satisfaction of the UHARB will be recommended for approval.
Submission Procedures:
GBs requesting assignment to UH will submit requests, via their chain of command with the following information:
Your Chain of command will review the packet. If the packet is not complete or accurate, it will be returned to the applicant for correction.
A representative from the Applicants Command must attend the UHARB meeting to answer questions and provide additional information to UHARB requests. If a command representative does not attend the meeting the GB package will not be considered.
Space to house GBs is limited, please contact the Front Desk at 847-688-2170 ext 31 or DSN 792-2170 ext 31 for additional information if you intend to apply for GB status.