Introduction

Welcome to your new home at Naval Base Kitsap, located on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington state. Naval Base Kitsap is the third largest U.S. Navy installation in the United States and serves as the host command for the Navy’s fleets throughout the Pacific Northwest. The base itself is complex, composed of three different compounds with its own specialties, Bremerton, Bangor, and Keyport. You’ll enjoy the community around Naval Base Kitsap in Kitsap County. A military-friendly community will greet you as you settle into your new home. We hope this guide is a valuable resource for you as you settle into your new living arrangements in the NB Kitsap housing communities.

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Naval Base Kitsap BAH

To look up your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for additional zip codes, please follow this link. This is a great tool to help you create a budget and guide you through your home search. To learn more about your military BAH rate, visit our in-depth guide here.

Naval Base Kitsap Barracks

At Naval Base Kitsap, unaccompanied housing is available to personnel E1-E3 and E4 with less than four years of service. For more senior personnel, you may be eligible to live in Unaccompanied Housing based on availability; otherwise, you will have to find housing off-base within the community. All single service Sailors must report to their unit to be assigned barracks space. Any personnel arriving on base after service hours will be assigned temporary living quarters until the next duty day. Accommodations include one or two-person rooms based on pay grade. Linens are provided at check-in, and included in the facilities are lounges equipped with televisions, washers and dryers, and vending machines in all facilities. There are also recreational, fitness, dining, religious, and educational amenities located within walking distance of the Unaccompanied Housing facilities. The Unaccompanied Housing facilities strive to provide a personal residence that creates a comfortable, functional, and well-maintained home with a mission to take pride in the community.

Naval Base Kitsap Unaccompanied Housing Office

Ohio St., Bldg #2750 Silverdale, WA 98315

Phone:

1 (360) 930-6830

Naval Base Kitsap Housing Office

The first thing you will be required to do once you arrive at Naval Base Kitsap, even if you plan to live off-base, is head to the Housing Division Service Centers offices. Depending on which facility on the base you will be reporting to will determine which Housing Service Center you need to find. Below, all options are listed. There you will receive a warm welcome from a team of professionals looking to help take the stress out of relocating. You will get assistance here with all of your housing needs and any information you need on military relocation. The Housing Division provides services that will help you with referrals, relocation assistance, guidance for entering a lease agreement, and tenant-landlord disputes.

Naval Base Kitsap Housing Service Center - Bangor

2720 Ohio St. Bldg. 2720 Silverdale, WA 98315

Phone:

1 (360) 396-4399

Naval Base Kitsap Housing Service Center - Bremerton

120 S. Dewey St. Bldg. 865 Bremerton, WA 98314

Phone:

1 (360) 476-2377

Naval Base Kitsap Housing Service Center - Keyport

Ohio St. Bldg 2750 Silverdale, WA 98315

Phone:

1 (360) 396-4046

Naval Base Kitsap Housing Service Center - Naval Hospital

1 Boone Rd. Bldg. HP05 Bremerton, WA 98312

Phone:

1 (360) 475-4334

Naval Base Kitsap Housing Options

Military family housing at Naval Base Kitsap is privatized. The owner, West Sound Family Housing by Hunt Military Community, is responsible for maintaining and managing the community neighborhoods. We advise you to contact the Housing Management Office as soon as you know that you are moving to Naval Base Kitsap. There, you will receive the latest information about privatized housing and help with the application process from the government housing team. You will also be informed about base-specific policies.

Naval Base Kitsap Family Homes

West Sounds Family Housing offers a scenic community that contains many rental home styles in their neighborhoods with two, three, four, and some five-room floor plans. There are many different floor plans and layouts in this well-kept community. Each neighborhood and rental house comes with a set of amenities that will make you feel right at home. Amenities vary depending on which of the neighborhoods you choose at Naval Base Kitsap but include some of the following: master suites, ample closet and storage space, updated finishes, fully equipped kitchens, washer and dryer connections, backyards, garages, and central heating and air conditioning. The community itself offers amenities that will provide your family with entertainment year-round. The neighborhoods have lushly landscaped grounds that include parks and playgrounds that are perfect for a family outing right on base. A ferry can take you to Seattle’s rich cultural amenities and vibrant downtown entertainment. There is plenty of nearby hiking, golfing, boating, and fishing opportunities. Be sure to keep up to date with the community as there are many free community events hosted throughout the year. Applying here is similar to living in the local community. You will sign a tenant lease agreement, typically for a one-year term. Your lease will include a military clause and a lease termination clause. Rent is paid by authorizing an allotment of your BAH that is paid directly to the property manager.

Naval Base Kitsap Family Homes with West Sound Family Housing

4168 Greenfish Drive Silverdale, WA 98315

Phone:

1 (360) 598-5831

Hours

:

• Monday-Friday:

  08:00 - 17:00

• Saturday-Sunday:

  Closed

Naval Base Kitsap Family Home Neighborhoods

1. Naval Base Kitsap: Bangor Creek

Bangor Creek is located within walking distance of most of the base facilities. This neighborhood features beautifully renovated homes that are pet friendly and nestled in a serene, park setting. The housing consists of two to five-bedroom rental homes.

2. Naval Base Kitsap: Bangor Valley

Bangor Valley offers two, three, and four-bedroom homes to both officer and enlisted families. All of the homes located in this neighborhood come with a backyard and two-car garage. This is also a pet-friendly community.

3. Naval Base Kitsap: Bangor Valley II

Bangor Valley II is a newly built neighborhood that offers three and four-bedroom options. You’ll enjoy gas ranges, equipped kitchens, and washer and dryer hookups here. They also have large yards attached, and you’ll be surrounded by multiple playgrounds, walking paths, beaches, and scenic landscaping.

4. Naval Base Kitsap: Bremerton

This neighborhood offers a wide array of historical Kitsap rental homes. The views from the Bremerton neighborhood include waterfront parks and 300 miles of shoreline. The wide range of these homes offers many options starting from 1200 square feet to 7500 in some of the biggest models. This is a pet-friendly community.

5. Naval Base Kitsap: Keyport

The Keyport community offers a neighborhood with playgrounds, beach access, and great walkways. You’ll have a smaller rural feel to your neighborhood but can take a ferry ride on over to Seattle’s rich downtown options for the best of both worlds.

Conclusion

We know that relocating can be a stressful endeavor, but we hope this guide has given you a place to start while planning your move to your new base at Naval Base Kitsap. We hope you enjoy your new adventure on the Kitsap Peninsula, in one of the great neighborhoods the West Sound Family Housing has to offer at Naval Base Kitsap. Always plan ahead and check availability based on rank and waiting lists through the Naval Base Kitsap Housing Service.

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