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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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