HOUSING COMMANDS
HOUSING Living on Post he privatization of Fort Sam Houston housing took effect on March 1, 2005. The partnership between the Department of Army and Lincoln Military Housing is called Fort Sam Houston Family Housing, LP (FSHFH), which owns and operates military housing on post. The goal of the public-private partnership is to eliminate inadequate housing and provide soldiers and their families with improved homes and high quality community and recreational amenities. The FSHFH partnership will construct, improve and maintain Fort Sam Houston family housing for the next 50 years, and assume responsibility over every aspect of family housing operations on post. Property management services are provided by Lincoln Military Housing (LMH).
The Fort Sam Houston Family Housing, LP website contains wait lists, floor plans, photos, maps, resident newsletters and other miscellaneous information for future and current residents of Fort Sam Houston.
Off Post The Housing Office has current listings of off-post homes and apartments, and they can also assist you by answering questions on purchasing a home or qualifying for a home loan. This office will handle your application
Lincoln Military Housing Office Building 407 Phone: (210) 270-7638 “Lincoln at Your Service” Phone: (210) 225-5564 (24-Hr Emergency Service Line)
www.jbsaondemand.com
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for on-post government quarters. If you are going to be looking for off-post housing, the news is fairly good. The cost of living in San Antonio is the lowest among large U.S. cities, according to the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. The local cost of living is presently 5.5% below the national average. However, housing rental costs are high. If you are considering buying in the San Antonio area, you are in a choice market. Ideal year-round weather, reasonable land costs, and favorable city regulations and fees make owning a home affordable.
