Where should I live for on-base housing in JBLM, WA?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 23:17:48 -0400

I recently arrived to JBLM a week ago and am almost done in-processing.
I've always wanted to live off post but I've heard the I-5 has terrible traffic. A friend who's stationed here said that although the BAH is pretty high, he has only been able to save about $100 from what he pays for a place he owns, so I think I might run into a similar problem,
Anyways, I've decided on-post might be good for now, just for now until I can save up for a car and a better place. Any recommendations for a 13M who's living on-post? Possibly close to 5-3 FA?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2018 12:46 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:46:20 -0400

Most installations won’t allow any single Soldier below E-6 to live offpost unless they get an Exception to Policy Letter from their Commander. Check with your unit to see what that policy is.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2018 12:48 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:48:17 -0400

BAH rates are different depending on rank and marital/dependency status.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2018 3:32 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 03:32:33 -0400

Are you married? If you are single, you will not be able to live off post at JBLM without the exception to policy. Which you will not get since they have plenty of barracks space there. I left JBLM in 2015 as an IG and I'm sure that policy has not changed.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2018 2:41 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 02:41:53 -0400

Google jblm housing. Look up the housings on north fort since you’re going to 17 Fires BDE.