Housing Hype – November 10, 2023

Courtesy of the Housing Office.

Kaiserslautern Military Community’s Family Housing: On-Base Resident Reminders

Weather Safety: Fall is here and the weather in Germany changes daily, 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 and government property:

1. Secure all belongings outside your home to include trampolines, canopies, children’s toys, flag poles, car covers, etc.

• Remember, you may be held responsible for any damage to government or other’s personal property due to improperly secured items.

2. Be a good neighbor and remind those around you of potential hazards.

3. If you see any damage within Military Family Housing due to the weather, please contact the Housing Facilities Section, at DSN 489-7108 or COMM 0631-536-7108.

Prohibited practices in housing: Please be aware that there are some practices that are prohibited in Military Family Housing.

1. Door-to-door solicitation is prohibited. This includes in-person solicitation or delivery of printed materials (DODI 1344.07 Personal COMM Solicitation on DOD Installations). This also includes posting of signs, advertising or marketing garage sales, personal business ventures, etc., if you receive or notice anything, please report this to Housing Facilities Section at DSN 489-7108 or COMM 0631-536-7108.

2. Use of the grill huts, outdoor recreation area pads, picnic areas and benches are on a first come basis. The user is responsible for clean-up and proper disposal of trash.

• Please be considerate of your neighbors during quiet hours.

• Bonfires inside grill huts or in the housing area are prohibited.

3. Smoking is strictly prohibited in MFH units to include balconies, stairwells, and basements. Residents are only permitted to smoke in Installation designated tobacco-use areas.

4. Discharge of waste/recycling in locations other than approved containers is strictly prohibited.

For any other housing questions/concerns, please email us at KMCHousing@us.af.mil or call:

  • Assistance Section: DSN: 314-489-6672 – COMM: 0631-536-6672
  • Facilities Section On-Base: DSN: 314-489-7108 – COMM: 0631-536-7108
  • Furnishings Management Section: DSN: 314-489-6001 – COMM: 0631-536-6001
  • Housing Referral Office Off-Base: DSN: 314-489-6643/6659 – COMM: 0631-536-6643/6659
  • Unaccompanied Housing DORMS: DSN: 314-480-3676 (480-Dorm) – COMM: 06371-47-3676

To keep abreast of the many going-ons in Family Housing, you can now view our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/KMCHousingOffice/

Upcoming Office Closures: The KMC Housing Office and the Furnishings Management Section is closed today in observance of the Holiday. The KMC Housing Office and the Furnishings Management Section will also be closed Nov. 23 and 24.