Base Housing
Housing Welcome Center
101 North Davis Drive
Joint Base Charleston, SC 29404
Phone 843-963-3858/3859
Fax 843-963-3866
Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sat and Sun - closed
Ask your Command or local housing office to learn more about PCSing.com that is currently available for most military installations. This site allows military members and families to:
- Search listings and pictures of available rentals near military installations
- Articles to understand all the ins and out of PCSing to a new location
- Find out about shared rentals
- List and advertise their own properties for rent or to other military families PCSing
- List their homes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) to other military members PCSing
- How to Contact the military installation housing office they are PCSing to.
- For Local Certified Military Relocator agents to help in your PCSing needs
Privatized Housing - At Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, military family housing is privatized. Forest City manages and operates 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 Forest City.
For comprehensive information about the privatized housing community at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, visit the Forest City website. The website provides information you need to know about the homes and amenities available in the privatized housing community.
Applying for Privatized Housing - Contact the HMO as soon as you know you are moving to Joint Base Charleston. The government housing team will provide you the latest information about privatized housing and details about the application process. The HMO will also update you on any base specific policies regarding residing in privatized housing.
Community Amenities - Privatized housing is comparable to housing in the local community and provides a wide variety of amenities and support services, such as:
1.Walking trails
2. Playgrounds
3. Base pool
As a resident of privatized housing, contact the Forest City Property Management Office to obtain more specific information on the services available at your location.
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. You pay your monthly rent by authorizing an allotment of your BAH that is paid directly to the Property Manager. If your move occurs prior to the allotment start date, then you will need to pay the pro-rated rent directly to the Property Manager. The Tenant Lease Agreement spells out all relevant rent payment terms and conditions.
Gas and Electric Utilities - At this time, homes in the Forest City community are not metered and your rent will include these utility costs, up to your full BAH amount. For more information about your utilities, contact the Property Management Office.
Personal Property Insurance - You need to obtain legal liability and personal property insurance for your possessions and should choose the options and amounts that best fit your needs and lifestyle. Before purchasing your insurance, please consult the Property Management Office for more information about coverage.
HMO Office
Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS) is ready to support you in the transition to your new home and community. Use the resources provided to become familiar with the housing options and support services available to you.
Upon arrival, service members assigned to JB CHS-Air Base should report to the JB CHS-Air Base Housing Management Office and service members assigned to JB CHS-Weapons Station should report to the JB CHS-Weapons Station Housing Management Office. This visit is necessary to receive counseling and guidance before entering into any written lease or rental/sales contract for housing.
About Off Base Housing
*Housing in the Local Community - The Housing Management Office (HMO) 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 HMO will assist you every step of the way to help you find your new home in the local community.
*Housing Services - Contact the HMO as soon as you know you are moving. The government housing team will provide you the latest information on the local housing situation and offer complete referral services and relocation assistance to make sure you find a quality place to live.
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 HMO partners with landlords, realtors and property managers to make sure you receive the most current information about the local housing market. The HMO also monitors housing units offered for rent to the military community.
*Rental Partnership Program - At Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, the HMO supports the Rental Partnership Program to help military members obtain adequate housing in the community. The HMO and local landlords enter into agreements to offer service members special rental benefits above what other tenants receive. Typical benefits might include a waiver of security and utility deposits, no credit checks or application fees, a discount on market rental rates and immediate access to housing. Contact the Weapons Station HMO for more information about this program.
Community Housing Units - Prior to seeking off-base housing accommodations, military members are encouraged to check in with the HMO (Building 323 on Joint Base Charleston) for a briefing and for counseling. The HMO will provide you with invaluable assistance regarding both on and off base housing availability. Off-base housing is readily available and within close proximity to the base. Charleston offers a wide variety of housing options to include apartments, houses, townhouses and condominiums.
You can also contact a local Certified Military Relocator Agent who could also assist you in all you off base housing needs.
Homes Near Base
