BARKSDALE AFB HOUSING: 5 ON-BASE OPTIONS

Introduction

Welcome to Barksdale AFB in Bossier City, Louisiana! Now that you’ve received your orders and are making plans for the big move to your new home, you may be stressing about finding the home and the neighborhood that will be the best fit for you. Looking for a home in a new area that’s unfamiliar can be overwhelming. So we have put together the following guide to give you a better idea of what housing options to expect on Barksdale AFB. Hopefully, this will give you a clearer picture of where you would like to settle in once you arrive.

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Barksdale AFB BAH

You can click here if you would like to look up your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for other zip codes. This is a great tool to help you create a budget and guide you through your home search Also, to learn more about your military BAH rate, visit our in-depth guide here.

Barksdale AFB Barracks

At Barksdale Air Force Base, unaccompanied housing is available for unaccompanied Airmen in the ranks of E-1 to E-3 and E-4 with less than 3 years of service. For more information, you can call 1 (318) 456-2779.

Barksdale Air Force Base Unaccompanied Member Housing

206 Curtiss Road Barksdale AFB, LA, 71110

Phone:

1 (318) 456-2779

Barksdale AFB Housing Office

The Military Housing Office will be happy to assist you to prepare for your new adventure in the community of Barksdale AFB. The team is ready to help you familiarize yourself with the housing options and services available to you. When you first arrive at Barksdale AFB, you will need to visit the Military Housing Office and they will provide you with all of the necessary information and guidance you require before entering into any written lease or rental/sales contract for housing.

Barksdale AFB Housing Office

334 Davis Ave. W. Barksdale AFB, LA 71110

Phone:

1 (318) 456-4791

Barksdale AFB On-Base Housing Options

Military family housing at Barksdale AFB is provided by Hunt Military Communities. There are five neighborhoods on the base with single-family, townhome, and duplex-style homes. The five different communities offer a variety of features that will help you feel right at home, including playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis court, swimming pools, exercise facility, walking trails, community events, and a whole lot more. The neighborhoods also include 24-hour maintenance services, garages attached and unattached for plenty of storage at no extra cost, refrigerator/dishwasher/garbage disposal/stove, Energy Star appliances, as well as trash and recycling pick-up. Barksdale AFB does allow certain pets with no pet deposit, but this is only available in certain neighborhoods and there is a limit of two pets per home. However, certain dog breeds and exotic animals are not permitted. Please make certain to disclose any pets upon your arrival or if you acquire a pet after moving in. For more information about homes and amenities at Barksdale AFB, visit the Hunt Military Communities website.

Barksdale AFB Family Housing

201 Langley Drive Barksdale AFB, LA 71110

Phone:

1 (877) 692-0652

1. Heritage Heights

Ranks:

E01, E02, E03, E04, E05, E06 Heritage Heights is located on the East Side of Barksdale and features 2, 3, and 4 bedroom traditional and contemporary homes. The homes in Heritage Heights offer the largest variety of floor plans on the base for you to choose from. These homes include wood flooring in select homes, brick/vinyl siding exteriors, plenty of closet space, recessed lighting in select homes, washer/dryer hookups, covered patio, fireplace in select homes, landscaping services, and more.

2. Liberty Heights

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E01, E02, E03, E04, E05, E06 Liberty Heights is located on the East Side of Barksdale and features 3 and 4 bedroom homes. These homes include wood flooring in select homes, vinyl/stucco siding exteriors, plenty of closet space, washer/dryer hookups, covered patio, access to community pool, all basic utilities, landscaping services, no pet deposit for up to 2 pets (breed and size restrictions do apply), and more.

3. Main Base Enlisted

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E01, E02, E03, E04, E05, E06, E07, E08, E09 Main Base Historic and Compatible features 3 and 4 bedroom historic French Revival homes. These homes were originally built in 1932, but renovations were made in 2010 and 2011. This charming, classically-Louisiana neighborhood boasts beautiful tree-lined streets. These homes include washer/dryer hookups, 1-car detached garage, fireplace in select homes, blinds, 24-hour emergency maintenance services, all utilities, refrigerator/dishwasher/garbage disposal, no pet deposit for up to 2 pets (breed and size restrictions do apply), and more.

4. Main Base Compatible

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E01, E02, E03, E04, E05, E06, E07 These homes include 3-4 bedrooms with 2.5 baths. Each home boasts open concept living, dining, family room, and kitchen. Every floor plan promises ample countertop space, as well as a large pantry and a separate laundry room offering more storage. Upstairs there is a large master suite with a private bath and 2-3 bedrooms.

5. New Heritage Heights

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E07, E08, E09, O01, O02, O03 New Heritage Heights is located on the East Side of Barksdale and features 3-4 bedroom homes. This is a smaller community made up of less than 50 homes. These homes include two stories, kitchen with bar seating, master suite with private bath, separate double sink/vanity in both upstairs baths, walk-in closet in the master bedroom, powder room on the main floor, patio, two car garage, and exterior storage.

Conclusion

There’s no doubt about it: moving is very often a stressful experience, but we hope this information has provided you with plenty of useful tips and ideas as you map out your move to your new posting in Louisiana’s Barksdale AFB. We truly hope you enjoy your new adventure in Bossier City in one of the five great neighborhoods that Hunt Military Housing has to offer at Barksdale AFB. Always plan ahead and check availability based on rank and waiting lists through the Barksdale AFB Housing Office.

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Last Updated:

9/27/2021