AWAITING OFF_POST HOUSING INPUT
Camp Zama Military Housing - Open Mon - Wed and Friday: 0800-1200, 1300-1600, Thursday Only, Opens from 1300-1600 only.
Helpful Websites: USAG Japan Facebook Page, AHOUS Army Housing, Military Installation Site
Helpful Numbers: DSN: 263-3527/5944/4136/4137, Cell: 046-407-3527/5944 /4136/4137, Comm.: 011-81-46-407-3527/5944/4136/4137
Military Housing Military Family Housing and Unaccompanied Personnel Housing are built by the Government of Japan (GOJ) under the SOFA agreement and managed by US Army Garrison-Japan. Therefore all military personnel will be mandatorily assigned to either family housing (FH) or unaccompanied housing (UH).
DoD civilians, with accompanied family member, will have the option to be assigned to military family housing or reside in off-post housing. Unaccompanied civilians must reside in off-post housing. The Housing Office offers a full array of services to assist with locating and securing adequate off-base housing. Please do not secure off base housing prior to arrival. All off post housing has to be approved by the Housing Office to ensure its meets DOD suitability standards.
Military and civilian sponsors, with accompanied command sponsored family member (s) assigned/attached to US Army Garrison-Japan may be offered family housing at either of our two housing locations: Camp Zama Housing (CZ) and Sagamihara Family Housing Area (SFHA).
Military personnel issued deferred travel or choose not to bring their approved concurrent travel family member(s) will be assigned to UH. Eligible DOD civilians on delayed dependent travel cannot be assigned to FH unless family member(s) will arrive within 30 days.
Military personnel enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) should immediately contact the EFMP Coordinator and/or the Housing Office to ensure housing is projected to meet the medical need.
In-Processing Requirements
Military and civilian personnel must report to the Housing Office (Building 671) within 2 working days of their arrival to Japan. To be placed on the family housing waiting list, military personnel, must complete DD Form 1746 (Application for Housing) and bring a copy of their PCS Orders, DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave) or DA Form 137-2 (Installation Clearance Form), to verify the date they departed their last permanent duty station. No advance applications are accepted. DoD Civilians must provide a copy of their Travel Orders and Verification of Employment Form. If they elect military housing, they will be placed on the waiting list the date they in-process at the Housing Office.
The waiting period for assignment to FH fluctuates based on housing availability in a particular rank/grade category and command sponsored family composition. Eligible family member(s) must be listed on Orders.
Furnishings and Weight Allowances
Furnishing items that cannot fit in your assigned/selected housing will have to be stored at the occupant's expense. It is very important to contact your Transportation Office to determine your authorized weight allowance.
Due to the restricted weight allowances and the size of military family housing and off base housing, "Full Tour" support for bedroom, living room, dining room furniture items is provided by the Housing Office. However availability is limited. Washer, dryer, & dishwasher are standard in military housing.
ACS have a lending closet for basic kitchen items (i.e. dishes, glasses, pots, pans, utensils, iron, ironing board, etc.). The Housing Office and ACS do not provide TVs, bed linens, towels. An extension in the hotel or a delay in housing assignment will not be authorized.
NOTE: The electrical voltage in Japan is 100V/50HZ.
Additional storage may be obtained from the Camp Zama Community Recreation Division, Outdoor Recreation Facility at a cost to you.
You may be authorized 50% of your JFTR/JTR for household goods shipment based on your rank or grade. Therefore incoming personnel are discouraged from bringing excess personal belongings (excessive personal items such as bulky furniture, etc. will have to be stored at the occupant's expense).It is very important to visit your Transportation Office for your authorized weight allowance. It is imperative to have your sponsor visit the housing office to obtain housing information. Camp Zama is a weight restricted area.
Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH)
UPH is assigned based on rank and can include barracks, senior enlisted quarters and bachelor officer’s quarters. Personnel in the rank of E6 and below, must report to their unit for assignment under the Army Barracks Management Program (ABMP). Personnel in the ranks of E7 and above will report to the Housing Office for assignment to available bachelor officer or bachelor enlisted quarters. Personnel on deferred travel, delayed dependent travel, or geographical bachelors are required to reside in UPH facilities.
UPH for senior enlisted personnel and officers range in size from 340 to 460 square feet (studio to suite) with private bedroom, bath and kitchen.
Carefully consider what you decide to bring. Avoid bringing bulky furniture. The UH facilities are fully furnished with government furniture to include appliances. There are no large storage spaces available for excess household goods. Additional storage may be obtained at your own expense.
Washers and dryers are provided in communal laundry rooms. Personnel who elect to ship their own furniture may do so. The government furniture will be removed upon request. The authorized storage spaces are LIMITED for small items such as small boxes, luggage etc.
NOTE: For all incoming personnel, it is imperative to have your sponsor visit the Housing Office to obtain more specific housing information for your particular need/requirements.