We have already established in lots of other blog posts that moving overseas IS scary. To take some of this fear away I try to post as much information as possible. Here I dug up important housing and moving information about Ramstein AFB
First of all know that some bases in Germany are so close together that the services are connected. This is why you might or rather will see : Kaiserslautern Military Community or KMC a lot. It’s just the name for the area. It will make more sense once you have arrived and gotten over your jetlag.
 More than 85 percent of military residents in the local area live off-base. Housing on base is limited to key and essential personnel. So let it slowly sink in that you might initially live off base, and may be on a waiting list for several months, up to two years.
I you would like to life on base should submit an advanced application (DD1746) through their losing (housing office as your last duty station) housing office. The effective date of the application will be the date you depart the last permanent duty station. If your family is transferring from a Unaccompanied Restricted Tour receive credit (maximum 12 months) on the waiting list.
If you are not submitting an advance application(why not?) must apply within 30 days of arrival to receive the same effective date of an advanced application. If you apply 30 days or more after their arrival date, the effective date will be the walk-in date.
Consider house hunting off base the moment you arrive even if you desire to live on base due to the long waiting period.
We offer Government Housing in three areas: Vogelweh, Ramstein and Landstuhl. Our inventory consists of 3 and 4-story multi-unit stairwell buildings and townhouses. All units have 110 and 220 volt electrical outlets, built-in dishwasher, mini-blinds or rolladens and ceiling fans.
Townhouses have small private yards and an attached garage. You will be responsible for yard maintenance and snow removal whether you decide to live on or off-base, so you may want to bring a lawnmower if you already have one. Cable television is available at resident expense (no satellite dishes or external antennas are authorized in base housing).
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Waterbeds and outside storage sheds are not permitted.
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Privately-owned outside recreation equipment may be installed inside the back yards of townhouses.
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Schools and playgrounds are located throughout the housing areas.
Waiting Time
Waiting times for base housing vary depending on your preference housing category and number of bedrooms authorized. You will be offered housing based on your area preference and availability. If we cannot adequately house your family in government housing, we will help you find a home on the economy until base housing becomes available.
The following two lists are updated on the 1st and 15th of every month. For more current information, please contact the housing office.
Average Wait Time for housing
