Housing Policies – Can Civilians Stay on Military Bases? In most privatized housing communities, your guests are welcome to stay for 30 days or less with no paperwork or notification.

Can civilians stay on military bases?

Yes, civilians can spend the night on a military base when visiting as a sponsored guest or family member of a service member. However, civilians cannot sleep in the barracks. Some military bases may also allow service members to stay with their guests in the visitor accommodations.

Are guests allowed on base?

A service member can sponsor non-military guests on base. A military service member or spouse can sponsor one guest in their own vehicle, as long as that person has valid photo ID. To bring your own car on base, the service member will need to request a base pass, which should be done at least a week before you visit.

Can you live with someone on base?

The military requires you to provide adequate support (which includes housing) to your dependents. However, unless your dependents move to your duty location, you are not authorized to reside in on-base family housing, because the rules say to qualify, your dependents must be living with you.

What is life like living on a military base?

Base living tends to be pretty safe, since bases are gated and guarded at all hours. Parents often feel safe letting their kids walk to the neighbors house or to the playground. Adults sit on their porches at night, and have barbecues on the weekends, and you dont have to worry if you forget to lock your car.

Can veterans stay at base hotels?

Service members, veterans with a service-connected disability, retirees, and their family members can stay in military billeting on a space-available basis on most U.S. military bases around the world. The DoD Lodging website has links to the Air Force, Army, and Navy lodging policies.

Can veterans stay at Air Force Inns?

We welcome Active Duty, retirees, NAF or DoD civilian employees, and sponsored guests. In-room amenities include: Internet Access.