Location: Lewis Main
5128 Pendleton Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98433
Hours:M, Tu, Th: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
W: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
F: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact: 
Phone: (253) 912-2150
fortlewishousingoffice@eqrworld.com
Location: McChord Field
Airmen & Family Readiness Center
Building 552
Barnes Blvd Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98438
Hours:M, Tu, Th: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
W: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
F: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact: Phone: (253) 589-0523
Contact Form
- Housing reallocation frequently asked questions:
- 1. What is housing reallocation?
- Housing reallocation is the process that the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Garrison Residential Communities and Lewis-McChord Communities are undertaking to better accommodate Service Members and their families in on-base housing. This involves reallocating rank structure in Lewis-McChord Communities.
2. Why is Lewis-McChord reallocating housing communities?
– We are reallocating the housing communities to better match the BAH rate and provide more balance wait times for all rank structures.
3. Will I have to move if I live in a neighborhood where the rank structure has changed?
- No, you do not have to move. However, you are welcome to transfer to a new neighborhood within your rank structure without paying a transfer fee.
4. Do I have to live in my current home for a minimum of 6 months before transferring?
- Yes, you do have to live in your current home for at least 6 months before you are eligible to transfer.
5. If I want to move to a newly reallocated neighborhood that I now qualify for, how do I do that?
- Visit your current Neighborhood Housing Office and submit a transfer application along with a current ERB, DD1172(Deers Form) and end of month LES to ensure your name is placed on the waitlist of your choice. Eligibility will be based on the date your completed application is received by your neighborhood office. Equity Residential will waive the transfer fee if a completed application is receieved before May 1, 2012.
6. Are there any fees for transferring?
- No, there are no transfer fees if you choose to apply to move before May 1, 2012 due to the change in rank structure of the neighborhood you currently live in or apply for a newly reallocated neighborhood within your rank structure. However, you will be responsible for the cost of actually moving your household goods.
7. If I transfer do I have to wait on the waitlist?
- Yes. If you choose to transfer from your current neighborhood due to a rank structure change OR to a newly reallocated neighborhood for your rank structure you will need to submit a transfer application packet. You will be contacted by a Leasing Specialist to discuss availability and current wait times. (Please note: Wait times vary from 30 days to 2 years depending on the neighborhood.) "Live where you work" applys to all applicants for housing assignment priorities. Example, if you are assigned to McChord Field for duty you will have a higher priority for housing on McChord Field. If you are assigned for duty on Lewis Main/North you will have a higher priority for housing on LewisMain/North.
8. I have wanted to change neighborhoods for some time now, is this a good way for me to move without paying the transfer fee?
Yes - there is no transfer fee if you chose to move due to the change in rank structure for your current neighborhood OR you choose to transfer to a newly reallocated neighborhood within your rank structure. A completed transfer application must be received at your neighborhood office by 5/1/12 to have the transfer fee waived. However you will be responsible for the cost of actually moving your household goods.
NO - If you choose to transfer to a neighborhood that is not affected by this reallocation, transfer fee will apply.
9. How long will the reallocation process take from start to finish?
- We expect the entire process to take approximately 4 years.
10. If I choose to move due to a change in rank structure in my neighborhood, what will I be responsible for?
- You must meet the transfer criteria. You will have a pre inspection on your current home. If there are charges at your pre inspection those will need to be paid prior to completing the transfer process. Contact your Neighborhood Office for more information.
- Who is LMC Lewis-McChord Communities?
- Lewis-McChord Family Housing is participating in the Residential Communities Initiative Program being conducted by the Departments of the Army and Air Force. The Army and Air Force have chosen a management and development partner from the private sector, Equity Residential Management, L.L.C., to manage the existing Lewis-McChord family housing, to build new housing, renovate existing housing, and demolish and rebuild existing housing in other areas.
- What is the vision for Lewis-McChord Communities?
- The vision is to transform the existing military housing areas into planned and integrated residential communities that foster a high quality of life, while preserving the existing military culture of Lewis-McChord.
- Who is RCI?
- RCI is the essential element in solving the Army's family housing problems, i.e., conditions and deficits, and we are committed and on track to making our Army installations safe, attractive, and modern places for our Soldiers and their families to live. The RCI program is comprised of 44 installations (combined into 34 projects); over 85,000 homes - 98% of Army's family housing inventory in the U.S. For more information about RCI visit www.rci.army.mil.
- What ranks will I live near?
- Here at JBLM, housing is separated by rank bands. You will be offered the opportunity to apply for housing areas which have housing for your pay bands. The enlisted pay bands are: E1-E4, E4-E6, E7-E8 and E9. The officer pay bands are: W1-O3, W4-O5, O6 & O7 and above.
- Do I qualify for housing on JBLM?
- The general eligibility requirements for Lewis-McChord Family Housing are defined as an eligible Sponsor and his/her legal dependents who are assigned to JBLM. All dependents must qualify as such under the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and reside with the Sponsor on a full-time basis (this is defined as having physical custody for more than 6 consecutive months).
- Is housing available?
- Please check the wait times by clicking on the Current Wait Times link on the Homepage.