Required Documents for Military Housing
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Required Documents for Military Housing
Essential Military Documentation
When applying for housing as a service member, you'll need several key documents:
- Valid military ID
- Copy of orders or PCS documentation
- Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
- Command contact information
- Military clause acknowledgment
Personal Identification
Required ID Documents
- Military ID (front and back)
- Driver's license or state ID
- Social Security number verification
- Spouse ID (if applicable)
Dependent Documentation
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Dependent ID cards
- Birth certificates for children
- Power of Attorney (if needed)
Financial Documentation
Income Verification
- Recent LES (last 2-3 months)
- BAH documentation
- Additional income proof
- Bank statements (if required)
Financial History
- Credit report authorization
- Previous rental references
- Bankruptcy/foreclosure documentation (if applicable)
Military-Specific Documents
Orders
- PCS orders or assignment letter
- Deployment orders (if applicable)
- Training orders (if applicable)
- Separation orders (if planning to leave service)
Command Information
- Unit contact details
- Command verification letter
- Base housing office verification
Application Supporting Documents
Rental History
- Previous addresses
- Landlord references
- Rental payment history
- Military housing references
Additional Documentation
- Pet records (if applicable)
- Vehicle registration
- Insurance proof
- Emergency contact information
Pro Tips
- Store digital copies in PCS Pal's secure document storage
- Keep documents updated in your profile
- Have command endorsement ready if needed
- Maintain a deployment document package
- Consider having a Power of Attorney prepared
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