Off Base Housingfor military familiesand Bachelorsin Yokosuka
OFF-BASEHOUSINGPROCEDURE
Off Base Housing sign lease fee
● 1month deposit
● Security deposit(1month rent)
● Agent fee (1month rent with tax)
● Landlord fee(1 month rent)
● Renter's House Insurance (Normally is no more than $250 for two years)
● Security deposit(1month rent)
● Agent fee (1month rent with tax)
● Landlord fee(1 month rent)
● Renter's House Insurance (Normally is no more than $250 for two years)
Bring JPY cash when you sign lease
Certification of Off Base Housing
● Must be larger than 550 sqf
● Need inspection by Housing inspector
● Need inspection by Housing inspector
Inspection required within the last 3 years
Loaner Appliances
● Refrigerator
● Convection Oven if no stove is provided
● Stove The resident is responsible for the connection.
● Convection Oven if no stove is provided
● Stove The resident is responsible for the connection.
These fees range between $100 to $150 and there might be a disconnect fee
which range from $40 to $150 due upon vacating
Q & A
How soon can I move in after I decide on a house?
When you have the cash ready, please contact the Base Housing Office to set up an appointment to sign the lease and schedule a move-in date.
Can I use a credit card?
Sorry, all payments must be made in cash (Japanese yen only).
Can I have a pet?
Depending on the house, pets may be negotiable.
Are utilities included in the rent?
No, utilities are separate.
How can I pay rent and utilities?
Rent:
You may visit our office each month to pay in cash (Japanese yen only), or at the Navy Exchange Customer Service counter to pay by check.
Utilities:
Utilities must be paid separately by taking your monthly billing statements to a local convenience store to pay by cash (Japanese yen only).
Alternatively, you may utilize a bill pay service (G.I. Bill Pay) for automatic monthly withdrawals from your personal bank account for all rent and utility payments.
You may visit our office each month to pay in cash (Japanese yen only), or at the Navy Exchange Customer Service counter to pay by check.
Utilities:
Utilities must be paid separately by taking your monthly billing statements to a local convenience store to pay by cash (Japanese yen only).
Alternatively, you may utilize a bill pay service (G.I. Bill Pay) for automatic monthly withdrawals from your personal bank account for all rent and utility payments.