Accommodation
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Accommodation Allowance Exemption
Under existing rules, living accommodation provided to members of the Armed Forces is free from a benefit-in-kind tax charge.
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Civilian Housing
There are a number of housing schemes that are available to the Service and ex-Service community.
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Combined Accommodation Assessment System
Learn more about the factors taken into calculating your Service family accommodation rent here.
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Council Tax
If your sole/main residence in England is left empty, due to Service-related reasons, then you should be eligible for a council tax discount of 50% on that home for the duration it remains unoccupied.
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Forces Help to Buy scheme extended for a further three years
Forces Help to Buy initiative will remain open to new applications until 2022. Find out more about this here.
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Future Accommodation Model (FAM)
There has been an update of FAM on 1st April 2019. Please click here for more information.
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Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) – New accommodation contracts
New contracts to enhance maintenance and repair services across Service Family Accommodation (SFA) supporting jobs across the UK Defence supply chain over 7 years has been awarded today.
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House Insurance
When living in Service Family Accommodation (SFA), you will need to insure your home. See our guidance here.
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Long-Term Relationship (LTR)
Find out more about applying for surplus Service Family Accommdation (SFA) under the new long-term relationship policy here.
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NFF Housing Survey (2018)
We carried out a survey in November 2018 to assist the MOD in reviewing the provision of military housing. Please see the survey results here.
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SFA – Additional Needs Adaptations
For those families whose family member needs adaptations to a Service family home it is essential that they are able to be housed in properties that meet their needs.
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SFA – Compensation Scheme
DIO has launched a compensation scheme in the UK to cover missed appointments and significant issues at move-in for SFA. Read more about this scheme here.
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SFA – Complaints
If you are not happy with the level of service you have received from Amey Defence Services you can make a formal complaint. The complaint process is split into 3 stages, as outlined below.
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SFA – Loss of Entitlement
If you believe that you will lose entitlement to SFA in the future, or find yourself in this situation, advice is available from a variety of sources.
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SFA – Moving in
When you accept an offer of a Service Family Accommodation (SFA) property you should arrange a ‘move in’ appointment using the e-1132 system.
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SFA – Moving out
Click here to read the Naval Families Federation's guide to moving out of your Service Family Accommodation.
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SFA – Retention & Base Port Agreement
If you are occupying SFA in one of the three Base Port Areas, then you can retain your SFA on assignment to a new Duty Station. Find out more here.
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SFA – Void Reduction Plan
To reduce the number of empty properties in a coherent and phased way, while saving the Department money, Defence Infrastructure Organisation have implemented the Void Reduction Plan.
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SFA – Entitlement & Applying
Find out more about your eligibility and the application process for Service Family Accommodation here.
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Short Term Accommodation
There are houses/ flats available to serving personnel who need temporary accommodation for short periods of time, either for themselves or their family.
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Single Living Accommodation (SLA)
Single Living Accommodation (SLA) is accommodation provided to single unaccompanied personnel. It is normally provided by means of a Mess or accommodation block, or in the form of substitute accommodation.
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Sub-letting of SFA
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has initiated a long-term project to sub-let empty Service homes that are not currently required.
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Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA)
Where Service Family Accommodation (SFA) is unavailable, privately rented accommodation may be allocated.
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£200-million announced for vital improvements to Armed Forces accommodation
The government has announced £200-million new government funding for the UK Armed Forces' housing and accommodation. Find out more about this here.