Housing

Please contact the Housing Office to make arrangements for your next move - 301-744-4317.

Housing Referral Office – The HRO can assist you with community housing options. If you are coming to Naval Support Facility Indian Head, off-base housing in the local community near the base is very limited and expensive. Temporary housing is also limited to motels and hotels off base. It is recommended you use your command sponsor help locate a place to live and/or not bring your family until you have arranged for suitable housing. All military personnel must report to the base housing referral office prior to entering an agreement to obtain off-base housing.

The HRO is also one of your contacts for any problems you may encounter, including discrimination complaints, tenant-landlord disputes or any questions or problems about off-base housing. The HRO will provide a list of rentals with corresponding locator maps as well as information regarding the communities in which the rentals are located. Ask about the availability of the Maryland Rental Partnership Program if you are planning to rent.

All renters should carry renters insurance against fire, theft and other damages. The property owner's insurance will cover the property but not the renter's personal property. If you currently have renters insurance, you may transfer your coverage after you arrive.

Less expensive housing, both in rental and purchase price, can be found by commuting within a range of 15-60 miles of Indian Head. Indian Head is considered part of the Washington metro area; therefore, the cost of homes will be above average market price.

Where you choose to live is a highly personal matter, and you need to consider your needs and preferences as well as those of your family. We suggest you visit the area, drive around and talk to people who already live here. If you plan on house-hunting temporary duty travel, consider contacting a realtor to show you around the available properties. Regardless of what you choose to do, the HRO should be your first stop. They can provide information on housing availability and lists of housing in the area tailored to your needs. They can tell you about the Maryland RPP which allows military personnel to waive security deposits and, in some cases, receive below-market rental fees.

There are no mobile home lots on base; however, several are available in the local area.

Single service member housing is limited at Naval Support Facility Indian Head. For assistance, contact the Housing Office at 301-744-4317.

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Availability

Currently, there are 136 enlisted single-family quarters and 15 officer housing quarters. There are five base houses which are handicapped accessible. There may be a waitlist for housing depending on demand. Wait times fluctuate depending on the number of homes becoming available and the rotation dates of current residents. Waitlists are based on family size and rank. Contact the Naval Support Facility Indian Head Housing Office for information on your status at 301-744-4317 for more details.

Privatization

Liberty Military Housing, a public-private venture, is responsible for construction, renovation, maintenance and day-to-day management of base housing. To apply for NSF Indian Head base housing, you must complete a DD Form 1746 and send it to the Housing Office with a copy of the service member's orders and a certification of dependents (Page 2, Record of Emergency Data, Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, etc.). The applicant will be placed on the waitlist based on control date, grade and family composition. Control date for placement on waitlist will be the date of detachment from the last permanent duty station (provided confirmation of the application is made within 30 days of reporting to NSF Indian Head) or the date application is made or received in the Housing Office.

Exceptional Family Members’ Housing

Exceptional family members are given priority placement on waitlists for assignment to housing but will not be placed above the freeze zone.

Housing

There are 136 enlisted single-family quarters and 15 officer housing quarters. Five of the base houses are handicapped accessible. There is usually a waitlist for government quarters. Waitlists are based on family size and rank. Wait times may fluctuate depending on the number of homes becoming available and the rotation dates of current residents. The housing office can also assist with off-base housing needs. Contact the NSF Indian Head housing office for more information at 301-744-4317.