MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE HOUSING (AFB)

About the Tampa Bay Area >> MacDill Air Force Base Housing and Homes (AFB)

MacDill Air Force Base is located in Hillsborough County, just minutes away from downtown Tampa, Florida. This historic base has been an important strategic center for the military for generations, and continues to be an important part of the Tampa Bay area. Members of the military that are relocating here have excellent on and offsite MacDill (AFB) Air Force Base housing options available to them.

Built in 1941, MacDill currently houses nearly 3000 people and 600 families within its district. Members of the military have the option of choosing to live on base or off base using their basic allowance for housing (BAH). The on base community of Harbor Bay offers many single-family homes for rent in neighborhoods like Chevron Park, Heritage Cove and Liberty Cove. However, there is a waiting period to rent MacDill Air Force Base housing which can be inconvenient for anyone relocating on a short timeline.

For off base MacDill (AFB) Air Force Base housing, allowance can be used not only for rent, but also towards the purchase of a home. Owning a home in vibrant cities and towns like Tampa, Brandon, St. Petersburg and others can be an excellent benefit for individuals and families. There is a much wider range of single-family homes available; while the tight-knit community of the base is still accessible, there are many distinct features of off-base life from restaurants to nightlife that are priceless.

Working with a local realtor that understands military relocation can help you choose the right home. Contact me, Jerry Guy at Charles Rutenberg Realty today.