DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING (MFH) OKINAWA JAPAN

Expand List item 3990Collapse List item 3990  Welcome to Okinawa Military Family Housing (MFH)

Welcome to Department of Defense (DoD) Family Housing (FH) on Okinawa! We are pleased to have you as a member of our community, and we hope your stay in family housing is a pleasant one. The Air Force is the Executive Agent for MFH as a Joint Service Program.  This means the family housing process is centralized for all accompanied Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen regardless of which base/camp/installation of assignment. There are more than 6,928 on-base housing units located on seven bases and camps throughout the island of Okinawa.

Expand List item 3991Collapse List item 3991  Mandatory Assignment to US Government Owned Family Housing

All active duty accompanied personnel are required to reside on base if adequate MFH units are available. To keep the process fair to all families with complete application packages, the first available unit in inventory will be offered to the first eligible family on the waitlist that has provided all required documentation.  However, we highly recommend that all families reserve lodging in the case that a home is not move-in ready upon arrival.


All active duty accompanied personnel must report to MHO NLT 72 hours after arrival to properly check in.
To ensure we have homes available for all services and to reduce transit time to work, we have a “Live Where You Work” policy.  This policy sets two locations for housing assignment based upon the duty location on the military member’s orders.  


If you were assigned to Military Family Housing but desire to live in town, you can seek to move off-post after 12 months.  To be approved to move off-post, occupancy in your grade (rank) and entitlement (bedrooms) must be at or above 90% in both your primary and secondary assignment locations.   Your command must concur with the move and the relocation considered a convenience move and the cost associated is not funded.


If there was no Military Family Housing available when you arrived at Okinawa, you can seek to move on-post after 12 Months in community housing.  To do so, ask to remain on the Waiting List in the "Lease Bypass" category.  Once 12 months has passed, when a home becomes available in your grade (rank) and entitlement (bedrooms), you will be contacted.  If you decline the family housing unit, you are removed from the wait list.

Expand List item 3992Collapse List item 3992  Government Housing

For many families, living in government housing provides easy access to 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 in the U.S. Government housing is provided to military members who meet the following criteria:
- Military members accompanied with authorized dependents
- Military-Married-to-Military, couples assigned to same or adjacent base and residing jointly
- Key and Essential Personnel

Expand List item 3993Collapse List item 3993  Appliances and Loaner Furniture

Major appliances and loaner furniture will be provided for on-base and off-base housing for those who are eligible. Appliances are provided for duration of the tour however loaner furniture will be provided for 90-days for inbound only. For eligible personnel during PCS, 60-day loaner furniture available as well. Appliances include Stove, Refrigerator, washer, dryer and dishwasher (on base only).

Expand List item 3994Collapse List item 3994  Yard Maintenance

All on base residents are required to mow if a yard is present.  Fences are not provided.

Expand List item 3995Collapse List item 3995  Okinawa Environment

Mold is prevalent in this environment. Due to the subtropical climate of Okinawa, moisture and humidity are high and temperatures are just right for mold growth. This contributes to a higher incidence of mold and mildew concerns than may be experienced in other climates. Dehumidifiers are not provided.

Expand List item 3996Collapse List item 3996  Pet Policy In Government Family Housing

Dogs coming to Okinawa are subject to very strict control by the Government of Japan.  The quarantine process is a minimum of 6 months (180 days) and it is recommended you begin the process immediately.  A dog can serve the quarantine prior to arrival, but only if very strict conditions are met.
A dog can serve the quarantine duration on a military installation if the owner is assigned to military family housing and the pet will be restricted to an on-post family housing unit.  Since 1 in 3 families will be living off-post, please consider the risk associated with bringing a pet to the island before the quarantine process is completed.  Pets are not considered a factor when family housing assignments are made, and you could be housed in the local community where quarantined animals are not allowed.  The expense of kenneling a pet on-post for the quarantine period can be EXTREMELY high. (minimum $25 per day)


Aggressive or potentially aggressive dog breeds are not allowed on the installation. For complete information, see the Local Pet Policy.  All non-tower units: Authorized up to two dogs and/or cats--no more than two, total Designated Towers, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor: Authorized up to two dogs and/or cats--no more than two, total. We cannot guarantee that a pet friendly unit will be available when you arrive. If you elect to bring your pet and wait for pet friendly unit, your TLA entitlement may be terminated.

Expand List item 3997Collapse List item 3997  Applying for Government Housing

Submit an advance application for assignment (DD Form 1746) to Kadenahousing.customerservice@us.af.mil and include a complete copy of your PCS orders. The effective date of the application is the date you depart your prior installation (including members with TDY or leave enroute) or the date ordered to active duty. 

Applications may also be submitted upon arrival during your first visit to the MFH. Please allow 2-3 business days to allow the MFH staff will review all require documents. For walk-in applications, if you apply for government housing within 30 days of arrival, you will be placed on the waiting list effective the date you departed your previous installation. If you process your application after 30 days, the application date will be the date of the walk-in. If you apply prior to your arrival as Port To Home application, you will be placed on the waiting list effective the date you will arrive. Make sure your application identifies and includes supporting documentation for an impending promotion or gain of dependents so we can place you on the appropriate waiting list.

Expand List item 3998Collapse List item 3998  Civilians Live Off-Post

Department of Defense Family Housing is assigned according to a priority system. Since there are not enough homes for all accompanied military families, on-post homes are not currently being offered to Department of Defense Civilians. The exception to this policy is placement on the Key and Essential Personnel List which is centrally controlled by the 18th Wing with input from MCIPAC, USN and USAG-Okinawa.

Expand List item 3999Collapse List item 3999  Key and Essential Personnel

Key and Essential Personnel are those positions, either military or civilian, which are designated by senior island leadership as critical during emergencies.  The list is updated annually or as requested by the 18th Wing, MCIPAC, USN or USAG-Okinawa.  A copy of this policy is available upon request at the DoD housing office. 

Expand List item 4000Collapse List item 4000  Unaccompanied Personnel

Each service component provides unaccompanied housing to their own population.  Unaccompanied personnel should work closely with their unit, sponsor, or family readiness officer to learn more about available on-post and off-post processes.

Expand List item 4001Collapse List item 4001  Information Center

HOUSING FORMS & SITE

Expand List item 4004Collapse List item 4004  Housing Policies
Expand List item 4005Collapse List item 4005  Housing Documents
Expand List item 4006Collapse List item 4006  Port to Home

Expand List item 4007Collapse List item 4007  Terminate On/Off Base Housing
Expand List item 4008Collapse List item 4008  Environmental Documents

MFH Health and Safety Hazards Information, Disclosure, and Acknowledgement


MOLD TIPS

A Guide for Residents of our Community
- Do not block or cover any heating, ventilation, or air conditioning duct or fan coil units
- Clean filters every 30 days. If you have pets clean the filters every 15 days
- Maintain a temperature in your home between 76 and 80 degrees in air conditioning season
- Maintain a temperature in your home between 65 and 74 degrees in heating season
- Clean and dust your home on a regular basis. Use environmentally safe household cleaners
- Regular vacuuming and mopping removes household dirt and debris that contribute to mold growth. A vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter will help remove mold spores
- Periodically clean and dry the walls and floors around the sink, bathtub, shower, toilet, windows, and patio doors using a common household disinfecting cleaner. On a regular
basis, wipe down and dry areas where moisture sometimes accumulates, such as countertops, windows, and window sills
- Never run the exhaust fan continuously. Use the bathroom fan when bathing or showering and allow the fan to run until all excess moisture has been vented from the bathroom
- Use the exhaust fan in your kitchen when cooking or while the dishwasher is running and allow the fan to run until all excess moisture has been vented from the kitchen
- If you have a clothes dryer in your unit, clean the lint filter after each use and promptly report any damage to the vent connection. If condensation forms within the closet, wipe it daily. Dry damp clothing as quickly as possible
- Limit houseplants to a reasonable number to limit excess humidity in your home and limit molds that could grow on the solid surface. Avoid over watering
- If you clean up a spill on your carpeting, blot the area dry
- Do not overfill closets or storage areas. Overcrowding restricts airflow
- Do not leave external doors, opening windows for cooling is good, during moderate weather in “spring” and “fall” seasons when the AC if not turned-on
- Do not store items in a/c mechanical room 

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Expand List item 4009Collapse List item 4009  Supporting Offices

SATELLITE OFFICE

-CAMP FOSTER
Bldg: 1670 Sada tower, multi purpose room(relocated from 376 NFT)
Number: 645-6234
Hour: 0800-0900, 1500-1600(except Wednesday)

-CAMP KINSER
Bldg: 107 Room 118
Number: 637-3736
Hour: 1430-1530
*Close on Wednesdays

-CAMP COURTNEY
Bldg: 4118
Number: 622-7317
Hour: 1430-1530
*Close on Wednesday


TMO/DMO LOCATION

-AF/USN assigned to Kadena or White Beach
Kadena Bldg.756, DSN: 632-0068

-USA
Torii Station Bldg.236, Rm 133, DSN: 644-4753

-USMC and USN assigned to USMC Base
Foster Bldg.495, DSN: 645-0922
Courtney Bldg.4311, DSN: 622-5802
Hansen Bldg.2137, DSN: 623-7029


HOUSING MAINTENANCE

Work Orders/Requests can be submitted online click Housing Maintenance Request.

Phone Tree:
from a cell phone dial 098-938-1111, wait for the dial tone, then dial 634-4663 (634-HOME.)

Quick Access options:
#1-Emergency power/water outages.
#2- Scheduled power/water outages.
#3- Entomology housing issues (rodents, insects, mice, dead animals).
#4- All on base/ off-base Appliance Maintenance.
#5- Housing Maintenance Service Clerks available 24/7.

Expand List item 4011Collapse List item 4011  Occupancy and Waiting List

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IMPORTANT


ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Operating Hours(Japan Standard Time): 0800 – 1530 hrs. Monday thru Friday, and office will close at 1200 on every Wednesday.
  • If you are Sponsoring an Inbound Service Member, please advise the Member to send Advance Housing Application as a package.
  • In lieu of School Verification Letters, you may use your Housing Assignment letters (on base) or Lease Agreement (off base).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Expand List item 3966Collapse List item 3966  Housing Office

CUSTOMER SERVICE
634-0582
Kadenahousing.customerservice@us.af.mil

From Local Japan Cell dial 098-938-1111(Local Phone) then dial 634-0582
From US Cell dial Operator 011-81-98-938-1111(Comm) then dial 634-0582
DSN (315) 634-0582


FURNISHINGS
718ces.fms@us.af.mil


Facility Inquiries
634-1427
718CES.CEHMF.Facilities@us.af.mil


Dorms (Unaccompanied Housing)
634-0173
Kadena.unaccompaniedhousing@us.af.mil


Pre-Final Inspections
718ces.cehc@us.af.mil


Off base Correspondence
718ces.cehmf.housingreferral@us.af.mil


On base Correspondence
718ces.cehma.housing@us.af.mil


FACEBOOK MESSENGER
Okinawa Military Family Housing@OkinawaMFH

Expand List item 3967Collapse List item 3967  Maintenance

Service Request Form
718ces.servicecall@us.af.mil
For emergency assistance for housing maintenance, please contact 634-HOME (4663)

Expand List item 4003Collapse List item 4003  ICE Feedback

     
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SCHOOL(DODEA-PACIFIC SOUTH)

Expand List item 3968Collapse List item 3968  Kadena Air Base
Expand List item 3969Collapse List item 3969  Camp Foster
Expand List item 3970Collapse List item 3970  Camp Kinser
Expand List item 3971Collapse List item 3971  Camp Lester
Expand List item 3972Collapse List item 3972  Camp McTureous

HOUSING PICTURES AND FLOOR PLAN KADENA

Expand List item 3975Collapse List item 3975  Chibana/JE/SN/CG/FG/2-4 BR

 

 

 

 

Expand List item 3976Collapse List item 3976  Clark Vista/SO/4 BR
Expand List item 3978Collapse List item 3978  Jennings/JE/SN/CG/2-3 BR

 

 

 

 

Expand List item 3979Collapse List item 3979  Sebille Manor/JE/SN/CG/FG/2-4 BR

 

 

 

Expand List item 3974Collapse List item 3974  Stearley Heights/CG/FG/PR/3-4 BR

 

 

 

 

Expand List item 3973Collapse List item 3973  Washington Heights/JE/2-4 BR

 

 

 

 

Expand List item 3977Collapse List item 3977  FLOOR PLANS

HOUSING PICTURES AND FLOOR PLAN FOSTER

Expand List item 3983Collapse List item 3983  Futenma/SN/CG/FB/SO/3-4 BR

 

 

 

 

 

Expand List item 3981Collapse List item 3981  North Foster Tower/JE/SN/CG/3 BR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expand List item 3980Collapse List item 3980  Plaza/CG/FG/SO/GO/2-5 BR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expand List item 3982Collapse List item 3982  FLOOR PLANS

HOUSING PICTURES AND FLOOR PLAN COURTNEY

Expand List item 3985Collapse List item 3985  Camp Courtney Tower/JE/SN/CG/3 BR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expand List item 3984Collapse List item 3984  Camp McTureous/JE/SN/CG/FG/3-4 BR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expand List item 3986Collapse List item 3986  FLOOR PLANS

HOUSING PICTURES AND FLOOR PLAN KINSER

Expand List item 3987Collapse List item 3987  Kinser Tower/JE/SN/CG/FG/2-3 BR

 

 

 

 

 

Expand List item 3989Collapse List item 3989  Kinser Heights/JE/SN/CG/FG/3-4 BR

 

 

 

 

 

Expand List item 3988Collapse List item 3988  FLOOR PLANS