Arrival 50 • Pets may be a challenge: Many rental options specify “no cats or dogs,” but it is possible to find a place that allows pets with an additional pet deposit and effort. • Act fast, but read the lease carefully: When you find a rental that will fit your situation and hits all of your “musts”, then be ready to quickly fill out an application, sign the lease, and put down a deposit (typically one month’s rent). In Hawaii, lease options include month-to-month or long-term leases (more than six months). Be aware that for month-to-month leases, tenants are required to notify their landlord 28 days in advance of vacating. Most rentals become available only one month in advance. • Lease details: Leases include important information regarding repairs, the return of the security deposit and more. It's a good idea to take a video when moving into the rental property so you can document its original condition for when you move out. • Utilities and maintenance: If renting off-base, expect to pay out-of-pocket for utilities, typically between $300-500 monthly. The most common utilities included in rent are garbage and sewer, but you may need to cover plumbing, electrical and other maintenance costs. Unless your rental is part of a designated community or association, lawn care may also be your responsibility. • Limited pet-friendly rentals: Only a small percentage of Hawaii rentals allow pets. Additionally, there may not be onsite property management or maintenance staff in some rentals. By following these tips, military members can better navigate the competitive rental market in Hawaii and find suitable housing options. MY RELOCATION The DOD relocates more families than any other U.S. organization–a process that’s often overwhelming for service people and dependents. For 24/7/365 service regarding your move, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call (800) 342-9647. FAMILY HOUSING OFFICES “Local” telephone numbers require an (808) area code if you are calling from the U.S. Mainland or from a cell phone that is not an (808) number. ISLAND PALM COMMUNITIES NORTH REGIONAL LEASING OFFICE: (808) 275-3700; (877) 487-4323 Serving Schofield Barracks, Wheeler AAF, Helemano Military Reservation 215 Duck Road, Bldg. 950 Schofield Barracks, HI 96857 South Region Leasing Office: (808) 275-3800; (888) 458-8933 Serving Fort Shafter, Tripler, Aliamanu, Red Hill 111 7th Street, Bldg. 1004 Fort Shafter, HI 96819 Email: IPC-Leasing@ipchawaii.com COAST GUARD: (808) 842-2073 TLA, Housing–Sand Island, Red Hill 400 Sand Island Pkwy., Honolulu 96819 HICKAM COMMUNITIES LEASING OFFICE: (808) 423-7788, (888) 329-4758 200 Kokomalei St., Honolulu 96818 HickamCommunities.com MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII FAMILY HOUSING: (808) 257-1257, (808) 470-5400 All Marine personnel. 1571 Lawrence Rd., K-Bay OhanaMarineCorpsCommunities.com NAVY HOUSING: (808) 784-7800, (808) 657-3423 All Navy personnel. 4825 Bougainville Dr., Honolulu OhanaNavyCommunities.com
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