Housing

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Although there is government housing offered in the Kaiserslautern Military Community, more than 85% of the population lives off base. You should start house hunting off base even if you want to live on base because of the long wait period for on-base housing.

There are several locations where military family housing is located in addition to Ramstein Air Base. Landstuhl and Vogelweh are within 15-30 minutes of Ramstein Air Base. The inventory consists of three- and four-story multi-unit stairwell buildings and townhouses. All units have 110- and 220-volt electrical outlets, built-in dishwashers, mini-blinds or Rolladens (rolling shutters) and ceiling fans. You will be responsible for yard maintenance and snow removal whether you decide to live on or off base, so you may want to bring a lawnmower if you already have one.

Cable television is available at the resident’s expense (no satellite dishes or external antennas are authorized in base housing). Waterbeds and outside storage sheds are not permitted. Privately owned outside recreation equipment may be installed in the backyards of townhouses. Schools and playgrounds are located throughout the housing areas. The Housing Office for the KMC is located in Building 1001 at Vogelweh; call 011-49-631-536-6671/6672 or DSN 314-489-6671. Visit the Air Force housing website for more information.

Community housing is also an option. Rental properties are plentiful in the Ramstein area although the demand is also high. There are many surrounding villages that provide a very pleasant setting for families. Housing is very adequate and many families choose to live off base. For information, visit the Community Housing website.