AFPD32-60 — Housing

AFPD32-60 governs Department of the Air Force housing programs, including family, unaccompanied, and general officer housing.

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  • Publication number: AFPD32-60
  • Title: HOUSING
  • Date: 2024-12-12

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It addresses housing referral and relocation services, fair housing, private-sector housing, requirements analysis, master plans, and housing operations. It requires compliance with fair housing laws, housing planning and analysis, and standards for designing, maintaining, and operating housing.

Applies to: This publication applies to all United States Space Force and Regular Air Force installations and does not apply to Air Force Reserve nor Air National Guard installations.

Topics covered

  • Family housing
  • Unaccompanied housing
  • Housing referral and relocation services
  • Fair housing and equal opportunity
  • Housing Requirements and Market Analysis
  • Housing Community Profile
  • Family Housing Master Plan
  • Dormitory Master Plan

Questions and answers

What housing support must service members receive before renting, leasing, or buying housing?

Provide management and housing-related relocation and referral services to eligible personnel and their families at both the losing and gaining commands and ensure service members obtain housing support services before agreeing to rent, lease, or purchase housing. (paragraph 2)

What equal housing protections does AFPD32-60 require?

Ensure compliance with federal fair housing laws and ensure service personnel have equal opportunity for available housing regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap, or familial status. (paragraph 2)

How are domestic housing requirements determined?

Use the Department of the Air Force Housing Requirements and Market Analysis methodology to determine domestic housing requirements and dispose of housing in excess of requirements or when uneconomical to maintain and repair. (paragraph 2)

What analysis is required for overseas housing requirements?

Develop a Business Case Analysis (initially and periodically, as necessary) using the Housing Requirements and Market Analysis methodology in conjunction with other related factors such as Status of Forces Agreements, availability of government-controlled assets, cost savings from shared manpower costs, and security in determining housing requirements for locations outside the continental United States. (paragraph 2)

What standards must housing design and construction follow?

Design and construct housing which conforms to criteria and standards defined in law, Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force policies; incorporate whole-house design standards, improve livability, correct health and safety deficiencies, and protect and conserve energy. (paragraph 2)

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