Military
We believe that America's military strength begins at home. That's why housing military families is our number one priority. We are proud to offer active duty service members a great place to live, plus a few extra perks along the way.
Unparalleled Perks
All qualified military applicants enjoy these benefits:
Unbeatable commute
Top-tier schools right on post
Camaraderie and community right in your neighborhood
Indoor and outdoor amenities for residents of all ages, including a resort-style pool, sports park, playgrounds, and tot lots
Convenient access to on-base shopping and dining
Gated community
No application fee
No security deposit
BAH covers monthly rent, maintenance, trash disposal, community events, and utility* allowance
*Utility Credit Program is currently on hold. Residents do not pay utilities at this time.
Application Process
As an active-duty service member, you can apply as soon as you receive Official Orders of assignment to Fort Irwin. When you're ready:
Review the Housing Qualifications and compile the necessary documentation.
Download and complete the Military Application Form below.
Submit here to email the documents required by the Family Housing Qualifications and completed Military Application Form to our Community Manager.
We will then process your information and reach out to you within 24 business hours. Once you detach from your current station, send us your Absence Request Authorization and Approval Form. On your Absence Begin Date, we will send you a list of up to 2 available homes with a move-in date as close as possible to your desired move-in date. You will be automatically assigned to the first available home but have the option to change to the other, pending availability. If you decline the 1st list of homes offered, you will not be issued another list of homes for 30 days.
Waitlist Procedures
If no homes are available, service members will be placed on a waitlist. The Villages at Fort Irwin has adopted the Army Housing Office Waiting List Procedures Policy initiated by General Lynch that states the following:
Active duty service members with current orders are eligible to apply for on‐post housing. They are allowed to submit applications in advance and may be placed on the wait list prior to reporting to their new duty station, as verified by their orders.
Applicants will be placed on the waitlist based on their rank and number of family members. Additionally, they will be placed on the waitlist with an effective date equal to the date that the service member departed the last duty station.
If an applicant applies after 30 days of arrival, they will be placed on the waitlist with an effective date equal to the date of application. Otherwise, the effective date that all supporting documentation is received.
Please note that all applicants are required to submit the following documentation:
Completed Housing Application
Copy of Current Orders
DEERS Enrollment Form DD1172 (or DEERS printed from AKO account for each dependent)
Copy of Driver’s License
Current LES showing BAH
Power of Attorney (if applicable)
Absence Request - Authorization and Approval Data Form
Proof of Renter’s Insurance (due at Lease Signing)
Pet Addendum & Deposit(s) (due prior to moving in animals)
* Failure to provide copies of the above-listed documents will result in an administrative hold position on the waitlist and will not be offered a home until all documents are received.
**Key and Essential Personnel are the only individuals that take priority. The Key and Essential list is maintained by the Garrison Commander.
About the Military Housing Privatization Initiative
The Villages at Fort Irwin is a Military Housing Privatization Initiative community. Established in 1996, the initiative was enacted to improve the lives of service men and women by providing them with high-quality housing. MHPI leverages the experience and expertise of the private sector to offer updated, well-designed homes and professional, effective management services to the members of our armed forces so that they, and their families, may feel secure at home. As part of MHPI, The Villages at Fort Irwin is an affordable and well-maintained housing option.