In order to apply for family housing at Fort Detrick, prospective residents must submit an application. Applications can be made on-line on our website or by faxing it to us at 240-379-6520. If you do not have an AKO, please contact our office at 240-379-6518.

In addition, you will need to provide:

• A copy of your Official Orders
• A current LES - showing BAH at “with” dependents rate
• A copy of your ID card, front and back

***If Fort Detrick is your first permanent duty station, please include a copy of your orders from Basic Training, and AIT so that you may be given the correct eligibility date.

Kindly contact the Community Management Office at 240-379-6518 to discuss housing and to order a welcome packet containing important information regarding housing. It is recommended that contact be made at least 30 days prior to arrival at Fort Detrick.

Once you arrive to Fort Detrick and check in with your command, please proceed to the Balfour Beatty Communities Office located at 1401 Sultan Drive, Frederick, MD 2170.

The following information is provided for your convenience:

• Once you have arranged phone service please provide our office with the number.
  
  
• Renter’s Insurance: additional renter’s insurance is recommended.
   
• Heat, Hot water, Electric, and Trash Pickup: are all included in your BAH*.

      * Some Neighborhoods are individually metered for utility billing directly to the resident. A Base Line billing method applies. Ask a Resident Specialist for details.
   

• Move in Day: Move-in orientations are usually scheduled in advance during normal business hours. Please call our office at 240-379-6518 to reserve a move-in time that would be most convenient for you. Please allow 45-60 minutes to review and sign all the necessary paperwork.
   
• Please remember that we will prorate the month you move in and that all monies for that month are due at move in and must be paid by CERTIFIED FUND or CREDIT CARD. (i.e. cashiers check, money order or bank draft) The allotment option can only be started on the 1st of the month and will be withdrawn twice from your LES on the 15th and 1st of every month as allotments are paid in arrears.
   
• Lease Agreement: Lease is for 12 months. Please do not hesitate to ask the Resident Specialist, assisting with your orientation about anything you do not fully understand.
   
• Box Disposal: After unpacking your boxes, please remember to flatten them and dispose of them with your recyclables.