You have temporary orders in hand, you’re packing your stuff, and now you have to ask if you will live on base or off base. There are several factors that will impact your decision to live on base or use off base housing on bay Norfolk.
A benefit of off base housing on bay Norfolk is that you can keep your housing allowance. If you live on base, the private housing contractor gets your whole basic allowance for housing each month. This will usually cover things like yard maintenance, utility, and rent. But it can feel like you’re spending a lot of money on a little house. You have to pay out-of-pocket for other things like renters insurance and internet in the home. However, if you opt to live off base, you might be able to save some of your housing allowance by finding a short-term rental that’s below the amount you receive in basic allowance for housing.
Additionally, you have control. You know where your money goes and how much is being spent on rent and other costs. And while there are a lot of benefits to living on base, there are a lot of inconveniences. For example, it can be a challenge to have nonmilitary family members visit you because they have to go through the hassle of getting ID cards. Living off base means that your visitors can pop by whenever they want.
Learn more about the benefits of short-term rentals in Norfolk, and see how Boardwalk Realty & Development is making it easier for people to find beachfront and pet-friendly housing.
