Meridian Naval Air Station

Family Housing
718 Gill Street
Meridian, MS 39309

Phone 601-679-2520
Phone (DSN) 312-637-2520
Fax 601-679-9097

Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sat and Sun - closed
Holidays - 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

Housing

Government Housing

Family Housing

NAS Meridian Family Housing (FH) would like to be your housing of choice! Over the past five years, the Navy has spent in excess of $25 million renovating Meridian’s FH assets. NAS Meridian now provides some of the most modern FH homes in the Navy. Considering the distance and commute time from most off-base housing, rent, high utility rates, escalating transportation costs, and the proximity to all military support services, Family Housing is your best, safest, and most secure housing option. Additionally, the local public schools provide transportation service for all students who attend public schools. All families, regardless of size, will have access to a minimum of three bedrooms. Families that meet the requirements will have access to a four bedroom units. If you choose to live in town but later decide that you prefer to live on base, you must have applied for on base housing within 30-days of initial arrival to be eligible for a government-funded move later.

NAS Meridian FH has a privatized partner, Balfour Beatty Communities. Upon arrival, you should check in with the Family Housing Office (located in Family Housing, open Monday thru Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The FH staff will answer most of your questions, and then refer you to Balfour Beatty.

There is a two-pet limit in base housing (no exotic, wild, or farm animals – only dogs, cats, birds, and fish are permitted). The following dog breeds are considered aggressive and are not permitted: Akita, American Bull Dog, Chow, Doberman, Pit Bull, and Rottweiler.

NAS Meridian has a total of 163 family housing units (61 officer homes in the Juniper Ridge housing area; 102 enlisted homes in the Pine Crest area). There is currently no wait time for family housing, but please contact the family housing office prior to your arrival at Meridian for updated information.

An applicant's control date on the waiting list is determined by the date of detachment from their last duty station prior to reporting to Meridian. In order to keep this date, you must apply no later than 30 days after you have reported to your new command.

For more information about Family Housing, please see the Family Housing section. To view photos and floor plans and find more detailed information about policies, please visit theBalfour Beatty Communities website.

Single Service Member Housing

The NTTC dorms consist of 968 total beds, arranged into mods that house a maximum of 12 students each (3 students maximum per bedroom; 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 1 common area per mod). The MATSS-1 dorms consist of 276 total beds, arranged into mods that house a maximum of 4 students each (2 students per bedroom; 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom per mod). In addition to general base restrictions, the following are prohibited in NTTC and MATSS-1 dorms: alcohol, lighter fluid (and other HAZMAT), pets, and weapons (including knives with 4"+ blades).

Single Sailors and Marines who are eligible for BAH may live in Family Housing (and may room together to share costs) – application procedures are described above in the Family Housing section.

Off-base housing (apartments, mobile homes, and homes for rent and sale) for single service members is available in the local community. Furnished apartments are somewhat scarce in the area, however, and many off-base housing choices require a fairly long commute to NAS Meridian. Please see the Non-Government Housing section below for more information.

Exceptional Family Member Housing

Family Housing does have AHA housing units available, and efforts will be made to give priority for these homes to families with Exceptional Family Members (EFMs). All base housing units are air conditioned, and Balfour Beatty does have generators available for families with significant medical needs who require power for their medical equipment.

Non-Government Housing

The Meridian area housing market typically offers a variety of affordable homes in many different neighborhoods. The January 2011 cost of living index in Meridian was 81.9 (which is low – the U.S. average is 100), and housing costs for Meridian are typically lower than many areas of the U.S. The average home price in Meridian is currently around $111,000 – median rent cost (for all types of rentals) is $568.

House hunting trips are encouraged no earlier than 30 days prior to arrival due to the changing rental market. Short-term rentals are scarce.

You can also contact a local Certified Military Relocator Agent who could also assist you in all you off base housing needs

Rental Options

Apartment Complexes -- There are approximately 18 privately owned apartment complexes in the surrounding area. Most units offer one to three bedrooms. Occasionally, there is a shortage of units. Four bedroom units are available, but at a much higher cost. The monthly average rental rate, excluding utilities is:

• 1 Bedroom from $350.00-$650.00
• 2 Bedrooms from $450.00-$750.00
• 3 Bedrooms from $550.00-$850.00 

Rental Housing -- There is a shortage of available/affordable houses in the immediate Meridian area. Most landlords require a twelve-month lease, one month's rent in advance, and a security deposit equal to one month's rent. If the landlord accepts pets, deposits will normally range from $150 to $300. Most pet deposits are not refunded. The average rental rate, excluding utilities, is as follows:

• 2 Bedrooms from $350.00-$800.00
• 3 Bedrooms from $550.00-$1,500.00
• 4 Bedrooms from $800.00-$1,600.00 

Mobile Home Parks

There are approximately 7 mobile home parks near NAS (there are no mobile home parks on the installation). Several rent two and three bedroom trailers. Monthly prices range from $250.00 to $500.00. Space is available for privately owned trailers with lots renting for $85.00 to $170.00 a month.

Houses for Sale

The price of an average three bedroom, two bath brick home is $85,000 to $150,000. Prices vary depending upon location, condition, age, and amenities. Contact the Family Housing Office for more information.

Housing Referral Office-(HRO)

The HRO is your contact for any problems you may encounter such as discrimination complaints, tenant/landlord disputes, or any questions or problems about off-base housing is the HRO. All renters should carry renters insurance against fire, theft and other damages. The property owner's insurance will cover the property but not the renters’ personal property. Transfer coverage after you arrive. Ask about the availability of a Rental Partnership Program if you are planning to rent.