Advice on Housing in Portsmouth/Norfolk - alternative to life on the 'Barge'

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 20, 2014 at 11:33am

as an E2 he may not qualify for off-base housing...the video I've seen of the housing barges in Washington are not bad facilities at all- guessing Norfolk would be similar

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Permalink Reply by Richard Baskin on November 20, 2014 at 11:58am

Hi Paul

When you say 'he may not qualify...' do you mean for navy owned or subsidized housing or to be allowed to seek it on his own?

I've looked into the Barge's at Portsmouth and consistently heard quite the opposite of what you've seen in a video of the ones in Washington and this may be due to age as Portsmouth is the oldest of them.

Regardless, my inquiry is more for options rather than the usual assurance that "It'll be ok" and while I appreciate the reference I'm hoping for info from those in the Norfolk area that may have info on options.

 

Thanks again,

Rick

 

 

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 20, 2014 at 12:21pm

my son is stationed in Norfolk, but I'll leave you alone in your quest........

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Permalink Reply by Richard Baskin on November 20, 2014 at 1:18pm

My apologies if my response was inappropriate

That's an interesting side note - I welcome your input and wonder if he's on a Barge or has alternative  housing ?

Any suggestions he might have ?

Thanks

Rick

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 20, 2014 at 2:05pm

no need to apologize...I was in the middle of a very frustrating morning trying to master some new software for coding webpages.............was cussing at the computer like our sailor sons and daughters.  As an E2 with no dependents he may be required to stay in barracks or the barge for awhile- he will have to apply for BAH and it might be tough to justify the expense at his rate...meanwhile he needs to explore what housing needs his shipmates may have and they may be able to rent something as a group. I'm not sure I can find anything about housing at Norfolk but let me see what I can find when I have a minute.  Meanwhile explore this site: http://norfolknavalhousing.com/

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 20, 2014 at 2:10pm

and as aside just saw this posted about housing in San Diego:

on my sons ship they have a rule all new sailors reporting to ship have to live on the ship for at least 3 months then if there is room they have rooms for those that want them and if he is an E5 or below and single it would be very expensive to rent apartment in san diego

so much may be a function of his command as well and what policies they have in place

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 20, 2014 at 2:12pm

also needs to explore this site: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrma/installations/ns_norfolk/ffr...

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Permalink Reply by Richard Baskin on November 20, 2014 at 2:28pm

Thanks for this and any info that may follow

He's just hit his one year mark so beyond a reasonable intro period requirement and apparently there's many that have optioned for places on shore due to conditions and it looks like an extended period before shipping out.  I don't think BAH is an option as you mentioned and PPV has not worked out (They may be related processes)

I'll look into the links  - I may subsidize this in part while he gets on his feet.

Thanks again

Rick

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Permalink Reply by Bill Penrod on November 20, 2014 at 3:42pm

Our daughter lives in Hampton and likes it.  For a seaman duce it would be a tough living on the local economy without some assistance. What kind of transportation does he have. Sometimes buddies lease together,  I watch too many judge shows  too recommend this but many do it and do it well. I do wish him well........

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Permalink Reply by Richard Baskin on November 20, 2014 at 4:19pm

Thanks Bill - Looked at the roommate option and conclusion was that there's real concerns there ;-)

He has a car (subsidized ) so getting a round isn't a problem

Suggestions ?

Is there an apt your daughter would recommend ?

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Permalink Reply by Bill Penrod on November 22, 2014 at 7:38am

Rich, the apartments in Hampton are called "Apartments of Merrimac" one bedroom $695 and power less $100.  Old complex but modeled a couple years ago.  Hope this helps.

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Permalink Reply by Richard Baskin on November 23, 2014 at 5:59pm

Very helpful Bill - Thank you !

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