Introduction

So you've been assigned orders to a new base, and now you're looking for a place to live. House hunting in the military can be challenging, especially if you're doing it from afar and don't know much about the area you're moving to next. Don't worry! Read on and use this guide to learn more about the housing options available to you on base at Hanscom AFB.

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Hanscom AFB BAH

You can follow this link to look up your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for your rank and zip code. This will help you create your budget and guide your home search. To learn more about what goes into your military BAH rate, visit our in-depth guide here.

Hanscom AFB Barracks

Unaccompanied personnel housing is for single or unaccompanied airmen in the ranks of E1 to E3 and E4 with less than 3 years of service. Unaccompanied personnel housing can be reached at 1 (781) 225-2219. If you're planning to live on base and don't have a family you're bringing along, this could be a great resource for you. Visit the Air Force Housing website for more information.

Hanscom AFB Housing Office

If you will not be living in the barracks at Hanscom AFB, the Military Housing Office should be one of your first stops. This office offers relocation services and information and support for airmen and families as they move to their new base.

Hanscom AFB Military Housing Office

101 Northbridge Road Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

Phone

: 1 (781) 225-5638

Hanscom AFB Military Housing

At Hanscom AFB, military family housing is privatized. In addition to your option to purchase and rent housing in the local community, you may choose to live in privatized housing by signing a tenant lease agreement with Hanscom Family Housing by Hunt Military Communities, which owns the family housing and is responsible for constructing, maintaining, repairing, and managing the community. Hanscom AFB's military family housing communities offer a variety of house styles and floor plans. Neighborhoods provide easy access to parks, playgrounds, tot lots, basketball courts, and village centers. School-age children living in Hanscom AFB military housing may attend Lincoln Preschool, Hanscom Primary School, Hanscom Middle School, Bedford High School, Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, and Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. Applying for on-base housing is easy, but don't hesitate to contact the Management and Housing Office if you have questions.

Management and Housing Office

101 Northbridge Road Hanscom AFB, MA 01731

Phone

: 1 (888) 896-5772

Note

: Hanscom AFB military housing is available for active-duty service members, National Guard and reserve members, federal civil service employees, retired military members, retired federal civil service employees, and DOD contractors.

Benefits of Living in Base Housing

• No application fees.
• No credit checks.
• No security deposit.
• No commute or wait at the gate.
• Convenient access to the commissary, exchange, and base recreation facilities.

Base Housing Features and Amenities

• Pet-friendly.
• All major kitchen appliances included.
• Washer and dryer connections.
• All utilities included.
• 24-hour emergency maintenance service.
• Landscaping services.
• Waste and (opt-in) recycling collection.

Features of Hanscom AFB Neighborhoods

• Access to the Hunt Heart Program, which provides support services to new residents, residents with a deployed spouse, or residents experiencing a family crisis.
• Parks, playgrounds, and tot lots.
• Basketball courts.
• Resident activities and events.

The Neighborhoods at Hanscom AFB

1. Battle Road Glen

Ranks

: All ranks Featuring new, modern homes completed in the last few years, Battle Road Glen offers homes with three to four bedrooms. The homes in this neighborhood have attached garages, covered patios, and air conditioning. Select units have fireplaces, Corian countertops, and private patios.

2. Flintlock Ridge

Ranks

: All ranks Flintlock Ridge has traditional, colonial-style homes with two to four bedrooms. Homes have garages, full basements, and hardwood flooring. Select units have fireplaces, recessed lighting, and ceiling fans.

3. Musket Meadows

Ranks

: E1-E6 Musket Meadows has traditional homes with two to four bedrooms. Homes feature attached garages and air conditioning, and most offer plenty of yard space.

4. Musket Meadows II

Ranks

: E1-E6, O4-O5, W4-W5 Brand new, modern homes at Musket Meadows II have three to four bedrooms and attached garages. Most units have plenty of yard space. Select units have covered patios or porches, full basements, and ceiling fans.

5. Patriot Village

Ranks

: E1-E8 Renovated in 2010, Patriot Village has three- and four-bedroom traditional homes. Homes feature attached garages and air conditioning.

Conclusion

Moving to a new place can be stressful, but there are plenty of great housing options at Hanscom AFB. You're sure to find the ideal housing for you and your family's needs. Housing on base is limited, so be sure to connect with the Military Housing Office as soon as you receive your orders to Hanscom AFB. We hope you find Hanscom AFB is soon home sweet home.

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Last Updated:

10/1/2021