A Must Do in Military Relocation – Check in with the Base Housing Office
April 24th, 2008 categories: Military Installations, Relocating
Like any good military family, we try to take care of as much as we can, as soon as we can, right? Well, our intentions are good anyway. Well, no orders yet, but it it looks like you’re overdue for Northern Virginia and your first, or another tour, at Quantico.
While known by many outside of the military for being the home of the FBI Academy, Quantico is better known by those in uniform as the “Crossroads of the Marine Corps”. The Marine presence on Quantico began in 1917, with the establishment of its Marine Barracks. Since that time, Marine operations in and around this location “by the large stream” have grown tremendously. Quantico’s unique place goes further than its’ central role in the USMC’s mission. 
The town of Quantico is the only town in the country completely surrounded by a military base. Yes, there is a “town” of Quantico, actually within the confines of the military base called Quantico. The base’s rapid growth, to include the personnel to carry out its missions has made finding a home on post almost an impossible task, according to Ms. Kate Publicover, from Quantico’s Housing Referral Office. Incoming personnel can track Quantico’s housing availability either through a call to the Referral Office, or looking online at the Referral Office’s website, or through the Navy Housing website.
The current base housing availabilty is:
Wait times 17 APR 2008
BELOW IS AN ESTIMATED WAIT TIME FOR ASSIGNMENT TO BASE HOUSING
RANK BEDS APPROX WAIT TIME
E1-5 3 Within 9 Months
4 Immediate-60 Days
E6-8 3,4 1-4 Months
E-9 3,4 Within 6 Months
Company & Field Grade Currently Indefinite
While these wait times probably aren’t too surprising, they may be longer that expected. So, as you plan for that move to the Quantico area, give the Housing Office a call begin your planning for where you might want to live. 
They’ll provide you the low down on what is or isn’t available on base, but they also have local listings for rentals and homes for sale in the local area. And, lastly, they can give you some friendly advice on attractive areas you might consider living in, and maybe more importantly, places to avoid.
