COMDTINST 11101.13H — Housing Program

COMDTINST 11101.13H governs Coast Guard housing administration, assignment, referral, leasing, and facilities management.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 11101.13H
  • Title: HOUSING PROGRAM
  • Date: 12/17/2024
  • Proponent: CG-1M2

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It covers housing referral and discrimination, government-owned and leased housing, unaccompanied personnel housing, furnishings, funding, inspections, and claims. It establishes requirements for assignments, applications, leases, occupancy, pets, firearms, utilities, and damage claims.

Applies to: It is intended to provide administrative guidance for Coast Guard personnel and is not intended nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party outside the Coast Guard.

Topics covered

  • Housing referral programs
  • Fair housing complaints
  • Government-owned housing assignments
  • Leased housing administration
  • Unaccompanied personnel housing
  • Housing allowance overpayments
  • Pets and firearms in housing
  • Housing damage claims

Questions and answers

Are pets allowed in unaccompanied personnel housing?

Pets are not permitted in UPH facilities, including converted family housing and UPLH. (paragraph 1-4)

What animals are prohibited in Coast Guard housing?

Exotic animals such as, but not limited to, reptiles, rodents (other than hamsters and guinea pigs), ferrets, hedgehogs, skunks, rats, raccoons, squirrels, potbellied pigs, monkeys, arachnids, or any farm animal are prohibited in all government owned and leased family, UPH, and UPLH. (paragraph 1-4)

How must firearms and ammunition be stored in Coast Guard housing?

All firearms shall be stored in a safe manner. Firearms shall either be stored in a locked gun safe or with a trigger or cable lock. Ammunition shall be stored in a locked location separate from the firearm. (paragraph 1-5)

What happens if a member refuses government-owned housing?

If a member refuses assignment to government owned housing, they are not eligible for the leased housing program and waive their entitlement to BAH.

How long must members occupy leased housing?

A minimum occupancy of 12 months in leased housing is required for both FLH and UPLH. (paragraph 9)

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