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Housing Options
Basic Allowance For Housing (BAH)
Your BAH will be used in one of two ways. You can either rent on post or you can live off post. If you live off post, you can either rent or buy. Click Here for current BAH rates.
On Post Housing ( Rent On-Post )
You can contact the housing office at 253-912-2150. Please keep in mind that there is a process involved in renting on post housing to include wait times. Your point of contact for Off-Post Housing is Kim at 360-528-8188.
Off Post Single Family Rentals-You can choose to rent off post if you wish. Check our database for available single-family homes.
Apartments for Rent around the Fort Lewis area
Cities SOUTH of Fort Lewis (Purchase a Home)
- The cities south of this installation are Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, Dupont, and Yelm.
Cities NORTH of Fort Lewis (Purchase a Home) - The cities north of this installation are Lakewood, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, University Place, and Tacoma.
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Fort Lewis is located near Tacoma, Washington and was recently merged with McChord Air Force Base to become Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Mission of the base is to provide support to mission commanders and the joint base community as they train America's combat troops. Fort Lewis is also home to the Joint Base Public Affairs Office, the Religious Support Office, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Office. Three units support the Joint Base Garrison and include the 1st Joint Mobilization Brigade, the 627th Air Base Group, and the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Joint Base Garrison. Fort Lewis also has an I Corps headquarters on base. Joint Base Lewis McChord has over 3,500 housing units that are divided into eleven different areas. The minimum of two bedrooms are offered to ranks E-1 through E-3 and E-6. Wait times may vary for on-post housing. For those looking for off-post housing, the housing office in Building 2150 has more information on available properties including homes for sale or rent. Call 253-912-2150 for more information. Temporary lodging is offered at the Fort Lewis Lodge for those awaiting more permanent housing. The lodge is located near the Welcome Center and has over 140 rooms as well as six cabins. The front desk is open 24 hours a day and can be reached at 253-967-2815.
The Clover Park and the North Thurston School District both serve students that live on Fort Lewis. Five elementary posts are located on base. For junior and senior high school students, Lakes High School, Woodbrook Junior High and Mann Junior High are options. Where the student lives will determine the school district in which they will attend. For more information on school districts, call the School Liaison officer at 253-967-7195. Home schooling is also an option, but students must still be registered in the local school district. Fort Lewis Youth and Child Services offers developmental programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. There are three development centers on campus and each offers full-day daycare and before and after school care. Registration appointments can be made by calling 253-967-2494.
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