Is there still a military base in Key West?
Naval Air Station Key West (IATA: NQX, ICAO: KNQX, FAA LID: NQX), is a naval air station and military airport located on Boca Chica Key, four miles (6 km) east of the central business district of Key West, Florida, United States.
What is bah in Key West?
Basic Allowance for Housing
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is given out monthly to service members who live off base in the surrounding area.
How long does it take to get Navy housing?
Once the required documents have been submitted, you will be placed in a queue for military housing until you are within 30-45 days of your arrival. For planning purposes, Navy Housing (for Navy-owned) and our Partners (for privatized) do not typically reserve homes for greater than 30 days.
Do military officers get free housing?
Using your Army Benefits to cover housing, food, clothing and other expenses. Soldiers who live on an Army post receive military housing and meals for free. If your situation calls for you to live off post, the Army provides allowances for your housing and meals.
Does the Navy pay for housing?
The Navy will help you pay for housing with allowances provided to Sailors living off-base. Allowances will vary depending on rank, rate, housing location and dependents.
Where does the military live in Key West?
Both military and civilians live in PPV housing. Housing complexes are located close to shopping and schools. All military and civilian employees of NAS Key West are eligible for PPV housing. Assignment to a housing unit is based on family size and availability of housing units.
Where is the Navy Lodge in Key West?
Navy Lodge Key West is located on Naval Air Station Key West (Sigsbee Annex).
How to apply for housing at NAS Key West?
Civilians must forward a DD form 1746, a copy of marriage certificate, birth certificates of dependent children, and proof of employment with NAS Key West. Members will need to contact the PPV partner, Balfour Beatty Communities, at 305-292-5590 for status of housing application.
How to apply for PPV housing in Key West?
Members will need to contact the PPV partner, Balfour Beatty Communities, at 305-292-5590 for status of housing application. Balfour Beatty will contact the member when housing becomes available. While you are awaiting assignment to PPV housing, the Housing Welcome Center will assist you in locating suitable temporary housing in the community.