Housing

Privatized Housing

At Offutt Air Force Base, military family housing is privatized. Burlington Capital Properties (BCP) owns the family housing and is responsible for maintaining, repairing, constructing, and managing the community. In addition to your option to purchase and rent housing in the local community, you now may choose to live in privatized housing by signing a tenant lease agreement with BCP.

For comprehensive information regarding the homes available, amenities in privatized housing, and more about the privatized housing community at Offutt AFB, visit the Rising View website.

To access the housing application, please use the Housing Early Assistance Tool (HEAT) found here.

Applying for Privatized Housing 
Contact the Military Housing Office (MHO) as soon as you know you are moving to Offutt AFB. The military housing team will provide you the latest information about privatized housing and details about the application process. The MHO will also update you on any base specific policies regarding residing in privatized housing.

The local military housing community features amenities such as 61 tot lots and playgrounds, a dog walking park, soccer field, sand volleyball courts, approximately 15,000 linear feet of walking trails, full and half-court basketball courts, picnic pavilions, and a community gathering center "The Pointe at Rising View" (5600 gross square feet facility and 150 max person capacity).

Paying Rent for Privatized Housing 
Similar to living in the local community, you will sign a tenant lease agreement, typically for a one-year term. Your lease includes a military clause and a lease termination clause. Your monthly rent will be paid by authorizing an allotment of your BAH paid directly to the Property Manager. If your move occurs prior to the allotment start date, then you will pay a pro-rated rent amount directly to the Property Manager. The Tenant Lease Agreement spells out all relevant rent payment terms and conditions.

Unaccompanied Housing
The Air Force recognizes that the management of Unaccompanied Housing (UH) facilities is critical to an Airman's development process. UH is provided for unaccompanied Airmen in the ranks of E-1 to E-3 and E-4 with less than 3 years of service. Each Airman is provided a private sleeping room, furnishings, bed linens and supplies required for comfortable living. The permanent party UH campus at Offutt consists of four dormitories on one campus located on the northern portion of the base. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, extra-large flat-screen TVs and recreation equipment in the dayrooms, fully equipped kitchens and security cameras.

• During your orientation, the ADL or UH Management Office representative will inform you of all Air Force and base-specific policies.
• UH Management Office Staff 
  The UH Management Office is staffed with professionals that can assist with all of your housing needs and answer any questions you may have. The staff at Offutt is comprised of one civilian Chief of Unaccompanied Housing and three Non-commissioned Officers serving in the position of Airman Dormitory Leader (ADL). These members are highly motivated personnel dedicated to ensuring that residents receive quality service. ADLs will provide you guidance and advice on UH life as well as mentor you on succeeding in the Air Force.
• Assignment Procedures
  As soon as you are notified of your assignment, contact your gaining unit and request to be assigned a sponsor. Your sponsor will be another military member assigned to your unit and will assist with your move. The sponsor or gaining unit must then contact the UH Management Office to notify them of your impending arrival date and work to secure you a dormitory room. Unaccompanied Airmen in the rank of E-4 with greater than 3 years of service and above will move into housing in the local community. Please refer to the Housing in the Local Community section for information and assistance on securing housing.

Unaccompanied Airmen in the rank of E-4 with greater than 3 years of service and above will move into housing in the local community. Please refer to the Housing in the Local Community section for information and assistance on securing housing.

The Military Housing Office (MHO) at Offutt AFB provides all DoD personnel with personalized services to assist in locating suitable housing in the local community. Although moving is sometimes stressful, it can also be an exciting opportunity to live off base and experience a new location. The MHO will assist you every step of the way to help you find your new home in the local community.

Support services range from helping members understand their lease agreements and the necessity for a military release clause to assisting in resident and landlord dispute resolution, among many others. 
The MHO partners with landlords, realtors, and property managers to make sure you receive the most current information about the local housing market. The MHO also monitors housing units offered for rent to the military community. 

Community Housing Units 
The majority of apartment rentals are one and two bedrooms, although there are some 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units available. The rental vacancy rate for apartments and single-family homes in the area is near 3% to 6% respectively. Rentals in Bellevue (adjacent to the base), and Papillion (approximately 8 miles from the base) can usually be found, but rental prices may vary according to location and amenities are subject to change. The average rental price of a unit within commuting distance of Offutt AFB is as follows: 

Apartments (Unfurnished) 
1-Bedroom - $1001 average rent 
2-Bedroom - $1186 average rent 
3-Bedroom - $1740 average rent 

Single Family Dwelling Homes (Unfurnished) 
2-Bedroom - $700 - $1,200 
3-Bedroom - $1,000 - $2,000 
4-Bedroom - $1,200 - $2,000 
5-Bedroom - $1,700 - $2,800 + (very limited) 

Council Bluffs (Iowa), Plattsmouth, and South Omaha (Nebraska) are located within a 15-20 minute drive from the base.

When preparing for your PCS to Offutt AFB, contact our local Housing Office at 402-294-6242 to learn about the Department of Defense Housing Early Assistance Tool (HEAT) Housing Early Assistance Tool (HEAT) creates an easy on-line experience to connect you and your family with your future destination. This tool offers an online hub to obtain housing assistance prior to a PCS transfer.

Installations are accessible through the HEAT tool across CONUS and most OCONUS installations. Members should use HEAT when preparing to transfer to their new assignment. To learn more please click here. 
Additional to providing HEAT, Homes.mil also offers the opportunity for military families to connect with other service members and families through:

• Listing searches which include pictures of available rentals near military installations
• Find out about available rentals
• List personal properties for rent
• List their homes for sale by owner
• Connect directly with their local installation housing offices

For a general overview of programs offered throughout Air Force installations, please check out the Air Force Housing website for more information.

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.

Privatized family housing, which is managed by Rising View has three housing areas at Offutt Air Force Base that include:

• Capehart Housing: located two miles west of Offutt and offers a variety of housing styles for junior non-commissioned officers, senior NCOs, company grade officers, field grade officers and senior officers.
• Coffman Heights: located on the base and offers a variety of housing styles for junior NCOs, senior NCOs and senior officers.
• Fort Crook Historic Housing: located at the center of the base and consists of two housing areas: Chief's Row and General's Row.

Call the Rising View Leasing Office at 402-991-9840 or visit the Rising View website for additional information regarding privatized housing.