Housing

Family Housing

Visit the Air Force Housing website to find your new home in the Rheinland-Pfalz area. This website serves as a one-stop shop for all service members and their families to obtain information about the housing options and support services available to them.

For many families, living in government housing provides easy access to a wealth of community services and amenities such as schools, youth programs, Commissary/Exchange and food services. This is especially true in overseas locations where you will find yourself dependent on the support facilities and services on the installation much more than those in the United States. Living within government housing provides a safe and secure place to reside and provides a mentoring and supportive environment for families.

Government housing is provided to service members who meet the appropriate criteria. This includes:

• Members with command sponsored dependents authorized to reside with them
• Military-Married-to-Military couples assigned to same or adjacent base and reside jointly

Contact the Housing Management Office if you have any questions about the housing eligibility criteria at this location.

Kaiserslautern Military Community Housing

We offer government housing in 3 different locations:

• Ramstein
• Vogelweh
• Landstuhl

Our inventory consists of three- and four-story multi-unit stairwell buildings and townhouses. All units have 110- and 220-volt electrical outlets, built-in dishwasher. Some have mini- blinds or rolladens and ceiling fans.

Townhouses have small private yards and an attached garage. You will be responsible for yard maintenance and snow removal whether you decide to live on- or off- base. Cable television is available at occupant 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 inside the backyards of townhouses with prior approval of the Housing Office. Schools and playgrounds are located throughout the housing areas.

Applying for Government Housing

Applications can be submitted upon arrival and during the mandatory housing brief. If you attend the housing brief and apply for government housing within 30 days of arrival, you will be placed on the waiting list effectively on the date you departed from your previous installation. After 30 days, the application date will be the date of the walk-in.

Please be sure your application identifies and includes supporting documentation for an impending promotion or gain of dependents so that you can be placed on the appropriate waiting list.

Storage is not available at Ramstein Air Base. Service members are encouraged to take advantage of the non-temporary storage option prior to permanent change of station, since government housing, off-base housing and apartments may be smaller than stateside homes. Excess property shipped that will not fit or is too large for your house at Ramstein will not be stored nor will it be shipped at government expense.

Wait List for Housing

Average waiting times for government housing vary depending on your housing category, number of bedrooms authorized, and area preference limitations. If you limit your area preferences to where you want to reside, your wait times may be extended based on availability of housing in the areas of choice. You will be offered housing based on your area’s preference and availability. The HMO will help you find a home in the local community and provide you with information on housing allowance authorizations until government housing becomes available. See Featured Documents to view wait times at KMC.

Community Amenities:

• Lighted walking/jogging trails with exercise stations
• Dog Parks located at Ramstein and Vogelweh
• Basketball courts
• Picnic/Barbeque gazebos
• Playgrounds

Pets

2 Pet policy.

Residents of MFH may not maintain more than two pets at any weight or not exceed three with a combined weight of 150 pounds. They must be registered with the base veterinarian and have current rabies shot. Breeds (crossbreeds) of dogs that are prohibited in MFH are Pit Bull, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Chow, wolf hybrids, Ban dog and Tosa Inu. This prohibition also extends to other breeds of dogs or individual dogs that demonstrate or are known to demonstrate a propensity for dominant or aggressive behavior. Breeding or raising pets for profit or fun is prohibited. Nursing litter will not exceed 4 months after birth. Wild, exotic (such as ferrets), farm animals, and reptiles are not permitted. A completed MFH Pet Registration form must be provided within two weeks of accepting the unit.

Note:

• Unprovoked barking, growling or snarling at people approaching the animal
• Aggressively running along a fence line when people are present
• Biting or scratching people
• Escaping confinement or restriction to chase people

https:// www.ramstein.af.mil/About/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/303687/dog-keeping-laws-for-germany/

Personal Property Insurance

You may obtain legal liability and personal property insurance for your possessions and should choose the options and amounts that best fit your needs and lifestyle.

There are several types of insurance (personal property, liability, pet insurance and legal representation) service members may purchase to protect their property and tenant rights. We strongly recommend you consider buying commercial insurance to protect yourself in case of fire or a major loss. A common policy for this coverage would likely be a renter's liability insurance, which would cover your personal property and damages to your rental.

These insurances are affordable, but invaluable in protecting you from financial hardship. Contact your preferred insurance provider or search online to compare policies and get the best coverage for your needs.

The Furniture Management Office

Furnishings Management Section - FMS supports all eligible service members and Civilians with furniture to help the service member PCS in and out as smooth as possible. We provide temporary furniture for up to 90 days or until your Household goods shipment arrive and durational items that you get to keep for your full tour here are assigned to the KMC.

Single Service Member Housing

Single service members, E-1 to E-6 must report to their Units Barracks Manager ,1SG or Kleber Unaccompanied Housing upon arrival to the KMC. You will be assigned a room in the barracks and a roommate. You do not have any choice when it comes to roommates.

Occasionally, circumstances such as high occupancy require Soldiers to reside off-post. E-6 Soldiers must file an ETP (Exception of Policy) with Unaccompanied Housing in Kleber. When the ETP was approved by the Garrison Commander. Soldiers will be provided it with a CNA (Non – Availability Statement) which they must bring to the KMC Housing Office with the Housing Application, Orders and ETP prior to house hunting. If you have questions concerning your eligibility, call or email 0611 – 143 – 541 – 5360 or DSN 314- 541- 5360, ORGbox: KMChousingstaff@army.mil

Single Soldiers E-7 and above are required to go to the KMC Housing Office for their housing needs.

Exceptional Family Member Housing

The KMC has Americans with Disabilities Act accessible housing which are single floor townhouses with wheelchair access ramps. If you need ADA housing with wheelchair access, or a housing unit adapted or modified because of a disability such as hearing impairment, contact the housing office in advance of your arrival so every effort possible is accomplished to make available appropriate housing to meet your family’s special needs.

Air conditioning and generators are not authorized in the KMC but may be considered on a case-by-case basis. You can contact the KMC Housing office at 0631 – 536 - 6672, DSN 314 – 489- 6672.

Homes in the Kaiserslautern Military Community area are diverse. You can find anything from apartments to duplexes and townhouses to freestanding houses.

Rental Options

Rent can vary due to the location and size of the home. Overseas Housing Allowance depends on rank and whether you are single or with dependents. Most of the time it is easy to find an affordable home for rent that meets your family’s needs. It is important for you to remember that you do not enter a contract with a landlord until you have received your initial briefing from the housing office.

Purchase Options

If you would like to purchase a home, you will need to supply the housing office with a copy of the purchase/notary agreement. Overseas Housing Allowance and utility allowance rules and regulations will apply as if you were renting a home. The KMC Housing Office is not involved when individuals or families decide to purchase a home.

Mobile Homes

There are no mobile homes in the local area.

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.

There are military family housing locations in Ramstein, Landstuhl and Vogelweh all within a 15-to-30-minute drive of each other. Townhouses are offered as well as stairwell-type units. Each stairwell building houses between 18 and 24 families. One parking space is reserved per unit. Additional spaces for second cars are limited. Military housing in the Kaiserslautern Military Community is operated by the Air Force Housing Management Office at Vogelweh.

For more information call or email the KMC Housing Management Office at 0631 – 536 – 6672 or DSN 314-489-6672. ORGbox: KMChousing@us.af.mil