Housing

If you are coming to Dahlgren, off-base housing in the local community near the base is very limited, expensive and hard to find. Temporary housing is also limited with only one small facility on base and a couple of motels off base. It is recommended you use your command sponsor's help to locate a place to live and not bring your family until you have arranged for suitable housing. The Housing Service Center can also assist you with community housing options. All military personnel must report to the HSC prior to entering an agreement to obtain off-base housing.

HSC is your contact for any problems you may encounter, including discrimination complaints, tenant-landlord disputes or any questions or problems about off-base housing. The HSC will provide you with locator maps and give you information regarding the communities in which rentals are located. All renters should carry renters’ insurance against fire, theft and other damages. The property owner's insurance will cover the property but not the renters’ personal property. Transfer your coverage after you arrive. Ask about the availability of a rental partnership program if you are planning to rent.

Housing Service Center
Naval Support Facility Dahlgren
6136 Jenkins Road, Suite 205, Building 142
Dahlgren, VA 22448-5109

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 0730 - 1630. Call 540-653-8505 for more information.

Currently, Naval Support Facility Dahlgren base housing consists of 78 single-family homes and 125 town home units. All housing units are conveniently located near the base school (pre-kindergarten through eighth grade), base shopping and recreational facilities. Two pets per household are allowed in base housing. Note: Certain breed restrictions apply.

Privatization

Dahlgren housing is a Public/Private Venture called Liberty Military Housing. PPV housing is owned by a private company and governed by a business agreement with the Navy. The private company is responsible for construction, renovation, maintenance and day-to-day management of base housing.

Application and Eligibility

The Dahlgren housing office accepts advance applications for on-base housing but you do not go on the waiting list until you detach from your last permanent duty station. All military members on active duty are eligible for government housing.

Availability

There may be a waiting list for housing, depending on demand. Wait times fluctuate, depending on the time of the year and eligibility dates. Waiting lists are based on family size and rank. Contact the Dahlgren housing service center at 540-653-8505 or LMH at 540-663-2190 for information on your wait status.

Reporting Requirements

Check-in during duty hours: All incoming military personnel should report to their command for in-processing directions and guidance. Single or unaccompanied military will be assigned billeting quarters at Unaccompanied Housing, Building 962. Military members accompanied by their families should be escorted to temporary lodging and base housing and then to command for reporting and in-processing.

Check-in after duty hours: If you report to Dahlgren after duty hours or on holidays or weekends, check in with the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites registration desk, Building 960. On the next day of business, you should report to your command to begin in-processing.

In-processing documents: Incoming personnel should have a copy of their orders, any leave forms, copies of travel receipts, copies of any travel advances, military identification cards, a driver’s license and auto insurance information. Families with school-age children should have their birth certificates, immunization records, social security cards and a current physical certification.

Visit Family Housing for more information.

Single military personnel have quarters at the Potomac Inn bachelor quarters facility. Eligible persons are E1-E3 and E4 (with less than four years) and all unaccompanied personnel on duty under instruction of 20 weeks or more (with or without dependents). The Billeting Office tries to keep each command or supported command assignments together based on work schedules. 

Accommodations are one or two persons to a room based on pay grade and square footage.  Building 962 serves as the check-in point.  In this building, each occupant resides in a private room equipped with a twin size bed, desk and desk chair, dresser, nightstand and walk-in closet.  They share a bathroom and kitchen area, equipped with stove, microwave, refrigerator, washer and dryer, iron and ironing board, vacuum cleaner, and cleaning kit.  Linens are provided at check-in.  UH facilities include lounges equipped with televisions, washers and dryers, and vending machines.  There are also recreational, fitness, dining, religious, educational and other amenities, most located within walking distance of UH. Permanent party members need to arrange for their own phone and cable service.

Please note that senior personnel may be eligible to live in unaccompanied housing but are expected to reside in the local community.

Visit the unaccompanied/bachelor housing website or contact them at 540-653-2307/2308. Bachelor lodging is located in Building 962 and Building 959.

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The Caffee House is available for PCS families needing temporary lodging. Reservations for temporary lodging can be made through Navy Gateway Inns and Suites Front desk: 
(540) 653-7671 (540) 653-7672. There are 3 major chain motels located in Dahlgren, The Comfort Inn, a Holiday Inn Express and the Hampton Inn.