If you desire government housing, an Application for Military Housing, DD Form 1746, should be completed prior to leaving your present duty station. Once completed, forward the application, a Dependency Application NAVMC 10922, a copy of your detachment orders and page 4 (Navy only) to the appropriate address:

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island Commanding General, Housing
P.O. Box 19001 MCRD/ERR Parris Island, SC 29905-9001
Fax: (843) 228-3190 or DSN 335-3190

The Depot Housing Office is located in Building 402. The waiting period for housing either on the Depot or Laurel Bay housing area varies, depending on the rank of the service member, bedroom requirements and available quarters.

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Tri-Command Communities, LLC Laurel Bay Town Hall
1500 Laurel Bay Blvd. Beaufort, SC 29906
Office: (843) 228-6000

Tri-Command Communities manages base housing for the Beaufort area Marines and Sailors at MCRD, MCAS, or Naval Hospital. Homes include lawn care and maintenance services. TCC staff and Community Advisory Board of current residents host various community events throughout the year. Amenities include: secured neighborhoods, playgrounds, walking trails, fishing pier, boat dock, community centers, pools, tennis and volleyball courts, skate park, dog park, horse stables, garden plots and more. Contact the Welcome Center at (843) 228-6000 and visit our model home. Visit www.beaufort.usmc.mil or www.tricommand.com for more information.

Information on Bachelor Officer Quarters, Bachelor Staff NCO Quarters, or Transient Quarters may be obtained by contacting the Osprey Inn at (843) 228-2744. Families are permitted to stay at the Transient Officer and Transient Enlisted Quarters on a space available basis at reasonable rates.

Temporary accommodations are available to transient officers visiting the Depot. Reservations should be made at least two weeks in advance and confirmed within several days of the expected time of arrival by calling (843) 228-2744. Fax: (843) 228-3450.

The Off-Base Housing Referral Office, located in the Depot Housing Office, Building 402 (Parris Island) (843) 228-2853, and Building 1140 (MCAS) (843) 228-7069, maintains listings of housing available on a nondiscriminatory basis in the nearby civilian community at varying price ranges. All personnel are required to check with Housing Referral prior to making any commitment for off-base housing.