How is housing at Fort Irwin? Is it as expensive as the website makes it out to be?

2018-04-27T20:50:39-04:00

https://www.villagesatfortirwin.com/coyote-springs
$1272 for Coyote Springs 2 BR 1 BA. Considering BAH is $1080, isn’t it supposed to cover housing? Or am I missing something?
Also for moving in, do I have to pay up front?

Coyote Springs

YOUR PERFECT FIT

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 27 at 2018 9:40 PM

2018-04-27T21:40:41-04:00

1. BAH is the average- and what the Military will cover. 2. If you find something under, the remainder is yours, if it is over, the cost is yours. You want housing that BAH will cover then live in quarters. 3. When you pay is in the hands of the owner- normally it's the 1st and last month rents + security deposit.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Apr 27 at 2018 11:29 PM

2018-04-27T23:29:35-04:00

PVT(P) Aaron M. M. Bryant it says next to each list price "or E1-E6 BAH". It's privatized Army housing. They get your BAH. That's how it works.

They list a dollar amount because under the cascade plan, the private leased partner may offer vacant quarters to a scrolling list of eligible civilians. They take your BAH.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2018 12:23 AM

2018-04-28T00:23:13-04:00

SPC Bryant- you will loose your BAH as LTC Mackay has stated. I think the confusion could be that Irwin allows civilians to live in post housing. Bottom line is you want to live on post.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2018 11:53 AM

2018-04-29T11:53:14-04:00

As LTC Martin said, you want to live on post. The only other option is to drive 2+ hours a day, to and from Barstow, if your lucky.