News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Kaiserslautern Military Community’s Family Housing On-base resident reminders Weather safety: Fall is here and the weather in Germany will be changing, so it is prudent to frequently monitor the weather forecast and plan accordingly for your home and family. Below are a few tips you should use to protect personal […]
Termination of military family housing Giving Notice: The best time to start thinking about moving out is when you are moving in. A 40-day notice is required prior to vacating your quarters. Final housing inspections The myth of the housing office performing a white glove inspection is non-existent. However, the […]
Frequently asked Housing questions Question: When does my TLA start? When I attend the Housing Brief or when I land in Germany? Answer: Your TLA starts the day that you land in Germany and you’ve checked into your hotel. You should attend the earliest available housing brief in order to […]
Top 10 home care tips for housing residents As COVID-19 restrictions change, the KMC Housing Office is dedicated to providing you with friendly reminders to help with your home responsibilities. Remember, the key is not to wait until there is an issue to do something—observation/preventive measures will go a long […]
KMC military family housing residents! It’s PCS season and that means bulk trash is building up! Living in Germany comes with a lot of perks and sometimes different rules than you may be used to in the United States. Here in Germany, there are strict rules regarding the disposal and […]
Housing Office In-Processing Update COVID-19 PROCEDURES: If you are sponsoring a new arrival to the Kaiserslautern Military Community, there is a requirement for housing eligibles to in-process with the KMC Housing Office. Based on the current situation, the KMC Housing Office will now be offering limited appointments. For the safety […]
Permanent Change of Station SPOTLIGHT Housing occupant, how do you begin out-processing from housing? Members should give at least 40 days advance notice of “intent to terminate” government-controlled family housing upon PCS, separation or retirement. However, if you have a short-notice assignment, please contact the Kaiserslautern Military Community Military Housing […]
Recently, there was an off-base home kitchen fire resulting in injuries to the service member and property damage to the rental.
‘Tis the fiscal season when Army Family Housing master plans are submitted to the Department of the Army for approval, and three things are at the forefront for Baumholder Military Community: garages, balconies and rolladens. These quality-of-life improvements stem directly from resident feedback in the 2019 housing survey conducted at […]
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) SPOTLIGHT What is Temporary Lodging Allowance? TLA is an allowance intended to provide partial payments to members for lodging/meal expenses incurred by the member and dependents while occupying temporary lodging as part of a PCS move. It’s designed to offset the extra costs that an […]
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