If I get medically retired, can I stay in my on-post house and are my kids still allowed to go to their school and daycare?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 19:52:17 -0400

I’m currently going through a medboarded for PTSD and eating issues. I have been living in my on post house for about 4 years now, been in the army for 8 years. My question is can I stay in my house is I get medically retired and are my kids still allowed to go to their school and daycare? I plan on staying here so having this house would definitely ease the process of moving

Response by SSG Steven Borders made Sep 27 at 2020 8:11 PM

SSG Steven Borders — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 20:11:53 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member From my understanding is that you will receive your orders for medical discharge. At that point you will have to do like everyone else and clear housing, base etc, just like PSCing. I would get with the housing office and discuss with them on what your options are.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2020 9:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 21:21:42 -0400

No you cannot. Unless your post is one that allows civilians, and your housing area is one of the housing areas selected for that, when you retire you have to leave.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Sep 27 at 2020 10:25 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:25:45 -0400

In the past it would have been an outright no but in recent years certain OnBase housing have transitioned to allow retirees. It is not guaranteed as not all Bases and housing management groups allow it but it is a thing and in most areas it is a limited service to specific housing. You will need to check with local housing to see what your options are. You will also need to speak to them about all the angles as being medically retired under DOD retirement time in service creates a few potential gaps. Hope this helps.

https://www.military.com/money/home-ownership/renting-house/retirees-civilians-want-live-base-housing-yes-you-can.html

Retirees, Civilians, Want to Live in Base Housing? Yes, You Can!

While some of us couldn't wait to get out, some can't wait to get in.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Sep 27 at 2020 10:57 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:57:02 -0400

Sorry Jordan- once you are out, you are out of housing, and the same for your kids.

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Sep 27 at 2020 11:16 PM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 23:16:43 -0400

What Post are you on?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2020 2:53 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:53:15 -0400

It depends on the installation and the agreement with the privatized housing management company. Many of the companies are authorized to open up installation housing to DOD civilians, Retired and on some installations subsidized housing depending on occupancy level. You would be required to submit an application to the management company and begin a new lease if authorized. As a resident of the area school eligibility shouldn't be affected but the daycare may be if it is installation managed.

Response by SFC Clifford Brewer made Sep 28 at 2020 7:18 AM

SFC Clifford Brewer — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:18:14 -0400

I remember when I retired here in Germany and I request 90 days extension to find an apartments or house to keep my son is school until graduation..I was denied and told I had to dis enroll him because DODOD was private and the all of that is a bogus double standard statement. There was and still is Civilian living in family housing here but they are GS 14 and higher..In the States is different as someone stated and I think that is giving back to the Veterans the next issue is authority them access to on post faculties. I guess the in States the Post Commander has thought by giving them excess would generate more money back to where even they shop..

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Sep 28 at 2020 5:11 PM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:11:06 -0400

You should plan to have to move.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Sep 28 at 2020 5:28 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:28:46 -0400

Maybe. At some locations the housing is owned and operated by a contractor. If there is an excess of govt housing the contractor may rent to retired members and even government civilian employees. One year leases. Check with your installation housing office. But, if the demand for on post housing from active duty members increased then you’re out when your lease is up.