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Housing cannot be secured at Osan until you arrive and check into the base. Housing assignments are subject to availability and the option to live off-base is NOT guaranteed.

Your Home Away From Home

Unlike at other locations, finding a place to live at Osan cannot begin until you physically arrive on the peninsula. On-base, Osan has 11 unaccompanied dormitories, 3 military family housing towers, and 4 senior leader townhouse complexes. Off base, most available rental housing is apartments, but standalone houses can be an option if youā€™re flexible about distance from base. Please see theĀ Osan AB Housing PolicyĀ for a summary of all guidance provided below.

Unaccompanied Personnel (Dorms)

Osan has an ā€œOn Base Firstā€ policy. Living off-base is NOT guaranteed and if occupancy rates do not meet or exceed 95%, anĀ Exception to Policy (ETP)Ā is required to move off base. Work with your sponsor to provide a copy of orders, RNLTD, projected arrival date, time in service, and DoD ID # for dorm room assignment prior to arrival.Ā For more info, see ourĀ Dorm Welcome Packet.

Unaccompanied E-1 to E-4

Members will be tracked prior to arrival and automatically assigned a dorm room. If overall dorm occupancy is at least 95%, E-4 members with more than 3 years of service may be approved to move off-base upon arrival if they desire to do so.

Unaccompanied E-5 to O-6 members

Members who want to live on base can be assigned a room in the E-5 and above dorm prior to arrival, if available. Members are authorized to live off-base if dorm occupancy rates exceed 95%.

Note:Ā Living off-base is likely but NOT guaranteed. If occupancy rates do not meet or exceed 95%, members will be notified at the off-base housing brief and assigned to the dorms unless an ETP is approved.

Unaccompanied Join Spouse

Inbound members on unaccompanied Join Spouse orders are not required to live on base, regardless of rank. If they desire to reside on-base, Unaccompanied Housing will coordinate the first suite available.

Pets

It is highly advised to NOT bring a pet with you as you may be placed into a dorm room and pets are not authorized within the dorm campus (exception: fish in up to a 10-gallon tank).

  • Bringing a pet with you could result in a non-reimbursable expense for pet lodging while you go through the exception to policy (ETP) process
  • The ETP process does not guarantee approval to live off-base. Approval authority lies with MSG/CC and disapproval authority lies with the FW/CC

Furnishings

The dorms are fully furnished (as are many off-base apartments), so the majority of your HHG will not be needed during your assignment. Visit theĀ Shipping Household GoodsĀ tile for more information.

  • If you bring a large HHG shipment but are assigned to the dorms, you will be responsible for storing your excess HHG at your own expense. Housing will not issue a non-availability letter prior to arrival granting a larger weight entitlement, and ETPs due to HHG do not guarantee approval to live off-base
  • Please direct questions regarding HHG to your local TMO or the Osan TMO:Ā 51lrs.inboundhhg@us.af.milĀ or DSNĀ 315.784.6019

Accompanied Personnel

Military Family Housing (MFH)

Command-Sponsored (CSP) members (to include mil-to-mil couples with no dependents) must report to the Housing Office upon arrival to check for MFH availability. Failure to report upon arrival could result in a non-reimbursable lodging expense. To be placed on the MFH projection list, members must submit theĀ MFH Application Packet.

Members who want to reside off-base but are assigned to MFH must submit anĀ Exception to Policy (ETP). The ETP process does not guarantee approval to live off-base. Approval authority lies with MSG/CC and disapproval approval authority lies with the FW/CC.

  • IAW 51 FW MFH Guidance Policy (2023), all personnel assigned to Osan Air Base, including K&E, are not authorized a turn-down option when offered quarters. Electing not to accept available quarters while awaiting ETP approval will result in cancellation of TLA, and the member will be responsible for funding any additional lodging costs moving forward
  • If a housing unit is not projected to be available within 30 days of arrival and the member does not wish to wait longer than 30 days for an on-base unit to become available, a non-availability letter will be issued. The member is then authorized to attend the off-base housing briefing and secure off-base housing. If the member wishes to wait for an on-base unit but the wait exceeds 60 days, they will be issued a non-availability letter to temporarily move off-base while they wait for a vacancy

Pets

Osan MFH is pet friendly. Residents are authorized up to 2 pets (dogs, cats, hamsters, or guinea pigs) and must register their pets with the Housing Office & Vet Clinic. Aggressive dog breeds, including Pit Bull (American Staffordshire Bull Terrier or English Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Chow, and wolf hybrids, are prohibited.

Military Family Housing (MFH) Units Options

  • Seoraksan TowerĀ ā€“ Junior Enlisted (E1-E6) MFH has two, three, and four-bedroom units:
    • 2 bedrooms: 1,299ftĀ²
    • 3 bedrooms: 1755ftĀ² to 1908ftĀ²
    • 4 bedrooms: 1908ftĀ²
  • Jirisan TowerĀ ā€“ SNCO & CGO MFH has three and four-bedroom units:
    • 3 bedrooms: 1814ftĀ² to 1992ftĀ²
    • 4 bedrooms: 2081ftĀ² to 2217ftĀ²
  • Hallasan TowerĀ ā€“ FGO MFH has three and four-bedroom units:
    • 3 bedrooms: 1742ftĀ² to 2088ftĀ²
    • 4 bedrooms: 2164ftĀ² to 2308ftĀ²

The number of authorized bedrooms is based off rank and number of dependents, as outlined in AFI 32-6000, Housing Management, Tables A2.2 & A2.3. If there is a waitlist for a given unit size, members may be upgraded to a larger unit. Members will not be placed in a smaller unit unless they choose to accept a smaller unit vs. waiting on a larger unit. Assignment priority will be determined based on K&E status and report date to Osan AB.
For more info, see ourĀ Military Family Housing Handbook.

Osan Air Base Military Family Housing In-processing Guide

Upon Arrival

All Command-Sponsored (CSP) members, including mil-to-mil couples without dependents, must report to the Housing Office immediately upon arrival. ā†’ Failure to do so may result in non-reimbursable lodging expenses.

Military Family Housing (MFH)

  • Wait list: To be placed on the Military Family Housing (MFH) waiting list, you must submit a complete MFH Application Packet(DD1746, AF4422, Osan Pet Policy and PCS orders).
  • Housing Availability:
    • Per 51 FW MFH Guidance Policy (2023), all personnel assigned to Osan AB (including K&E) must accept available quarters when offered. Declining the offer will result in non-reimbursable lodging or renting expenses.
    • If a housing unit is not projected to become available within 30 days of arrival and you do not wish to wait longer, a non-availability letter will be issued.
  • ETP: If you are assigned to MFH but wish to live off-base, you must submit an Exception to Policy (ETP). ā†’ Approval is not guaranteed. ā†’ Approval authority: MSG/CC | Disapproval authority: FW/CC ā†’ Declining available housing while waiting for ETP approval will result in TLA cancellation and personal responsibility for lodging costs ā†’ Contact the Housing Office for the latest ETP template.

Off-Base Housing Briefings

  • Mon, Wed, and Fri at 0800
  • Eligible members must attend the Off-Base Housing Brief before any house hunt. Ā 
  • CSP members must obtain a non-availability letter by the housing office to attend the briefing.
  • Unaccompanied E-3 and below must obtain ETP approval to attend the briefing.
  • After the briefing, you may meet with registered realtors to view homes.
  • Do not sign a lease before attending the briefing ā€” doing so may result in non-reimbursable OHA.

Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA)

  • CSP MBR awaiting MFH, up to 60 days of TLA may be authorized.
  • All members moving off base are authorized up to 10 days of TLA upon arrival.
  • TLA claims must be processed every 10 days at the Housing Office and require:
    • Copy of PCS Orders (all pages + amendments)
    • Paid lodging receipt
    • Non-availability letter from Turumi Lodge (if applicable)
  • To request additional TLA, submit a memorandum from your unit commander with justification for extension. ā†’ Approval is not guaranteed.

Loaner Furniture

  • Once housing is secured (on- or off-base), the Housing Office can schedule loaner furniture delivery (must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance).
  • CSP members will receive furniture based on family size and must return it within 90 days.
  • Unaccompanied members in off-base housing may retain loaner furniture/appliances for the duration of their assignment, but must return them before PCSing.
  • One-time delivery and One time pick-up only.

Osan Housing Office Info

  • Location: Bldg 600, Room 101 (between PAX Terminal and Turumi Lodge)
  • Phone: DSN 784.1840 | Commercial +82 (0) 505-784-1840
  • Email: 51ces.ceihh.housing@us.af.mil
    • Request ETP for off-base and TLA extension templates
  • Facebook: Osan Air Base Housing & Dorm Office
  • Hours: Mon-Fri, 0745-1500
  • Off-Base Housing Briefings: Mon/Wed/Fri @ 0800
  • Office Closures:
    • Korean Holidays: Open Emergency services only
    • U.S. Holidays: Open Emergency services only
    • Closed on Christmas and New Yearā€™s Holiday
    • Schedule may vary on U.S. and Korean holidays, please confirm with the Housing Office.
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