Housing

Availability

Seasonal factors greatly affect demand in the local housing market because of the area’s tourist population. The area’s metro population is more than 174,705, but almost 17 million people visit our beaches each year.

In addition, there is typically an influx of Canadian visitors who escape the harsh winters up north for the milder climate in Florida. 

Please contact the Naval Support Activity Panama City Housing Office at 850-234-4248 for information on current rental rates and availability. 

Geographical bachelor housing

Depending on permission given by the service member’s command and space available at Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (barracks), geographical bachelor housing may or may not be available. A geographical bachelor must complete the required documentation, which will then be submitted to a board. Rooms will be granted if there is availability or the applicant may be placed on a waiting list. Geographical bachelor housing is eligible only for those on permanent change of station orders; students and temporary duty assignment service members are not eligible for geographical bachelor housing. Contact the Unaccompanied Housing department at 850-230-7299 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Exceptional Family Member Program housing

If you have an Exceptional Family Member Program family member, notifying the Family Housing Office in advance is encouraged. Prior to notifying the Family Housing Office, you will need to know the category and classification that family member has been placed in by medical personnel.

Pets

Typically, it is difficult to find vacancies for individuals who own pets. Unfortunately, many previous pet owners have allowed their pets to become nuisances and property management personnel are reluctant to rent to individuals or families with pets. All personnel should be prepared to pay a nonrefundable pet fee ranging from $150-$300 per pet in addition to a security deposit.

Rental and purchase options

Based on 2017-2021 statistics, the median gross monthly rental cost is $1191. 

Mobile homes

Since you are living on the Gulf Coast, it is not advisable to live in a mobile home. Hurricanes heavily damage or destroy mobile homes during a Category 1 hurricane; therefore, you will have to evacuate during such an event. However, there are a number of mobile home parks in the area. There is no mobile home park on the installation. Incoming personnel who want information on mobile home parks in the area can contact the HO at 850-234-4248 for more information. You may also contact the Housing Welcome Office upon your arrival at Building 386, 101 Vernon Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32407. You can also call 850-234-4248.  

Naval Support Activity Panama City offers on-base, privatized housing with Balfour Beatty Communities for both family housing and single service member housing. For more information about on-base housing, please visit the Balfour Beatty Communities residential community website for NSA Panama City. Here you will find additional details about the community, various neighborhoods, virtual tours and floor plans, and much more.

The Housing Service Center is prepared to help you with all of your housing needs. If you are a new arrival, we can help you find the right housing for you and your family. If you are leaving, we can help you with departure services to put you in contact with your new duty station and the information that will help you settle quickly at your next permanent change of station location.

Family Housing:
Toll Free: 888-382-4559
Commercial: 850-234-4248
DSN: 850-436-4248
Fax: 850-235-5814

Housing Service Center Address:
Naval Support Activity Panama City
Building 386, Code N931
101 Vernon Ave.
Panama City, FL 32407-7001

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Unaccompanied Housing Front Desk:
Building 484, Third Deck
Call 850-230-7299, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; duty phone, 850-890-2779.

Single Service Member Housing

Single service members should contact the Navy Gateway Inns & Suites for lodging accommodations at 850-588-0753 or DSN 312-436-4217, or check online.

Visit InMyArea.com to search for utility providers based on your zip code. This website serves as a one-stop shop where you can explore your options, compare prices and purchase services.

The Naval Support Activity Panama City Housing Welcome Center provides important housing information on rentals and sales of facilities within a one-hour commute of the installation. These facilities include houses, apartments, condominiums and roommate units. Listings of rentals are available to all active-duty personnel, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and their family members.

Your orders direct you to check in with the NSA Panama City Housing Referral Office before signing a housing or apartment lease. Upon your arrival, the Housing Welcome Center will provide information concerning motels and hotels that offer special rates to military and DOD personnel.

Housing

To check availability, contact the Navy Family Housing Office at 850-234-4248 or 888-382-4559.