Free Transitional/Permanent Housing for Veterans

[MrsG]

I'm reaching out to see if anyone here has experience with Operation Homefront's Transitional Housing (Villages) program. This program is specifically designed for wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families as they transition out of the military.

Housing

Operation Homefront offers four distinct housing programs to help military families transition into civilian life.

operationhomefront.org

I recently applied for this program (the process was quite easy) because my MSC informed me that the current VA processing time for IDES claims after separation or retirement is 60-90 days. For me, this means I might not receive any payments until November or December. The Villages offer rent-free, two- and three-bedroom apartments in San Diego, CA, Gaithersburg, MD, and San Antonio, TX, which could be a lifesaver for my husband and I.

If you have any experience or insights about this program, I'd love to hear from you. How was your experience? What are the apartments like?

 

[chaplaincharlie]

Thank you for sharing this resource.

 

[MrsG]

Hi everyone! This is a fantastic resource I applied for and was contacted within 24 hours from my application. Currently, the San Antonio location does not have any vacancies but projects to have some in November/December. If you are thinking of using this resource, apply early! At least 3-4 months before you think you'll separate/retire. Even better, if you live in the San Antonio, San Diego, or Maryland area, you can move into the rent free/fully furnished apartments while still active duty. You just have to be going through a MEB.