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U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
May 06,2022
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A Soldier holds up a homemade "We ' re moving!" sign in anticipation of a permanent change of station move . Military families move to new duty stations every few years , with late spring and summer months being the peak PCS season . FORT HOOD , Texas - When the Army chooses a Soldier’s next military adventure , one of the first things families consider is where they will live . There are many things to consider , such as affordability , neighborhoods , crime and even local schools . While weighing those considerations , it may come down to what is more important for your specific needs . Schools “The first thing that parents are thinking of is , which school they want their student to attend , ” said Liz Davenport , a school liaison officer with Fort Hood’s Child and Youth Services . “Parents want to know school climates , ratings and programs that their students could be eligible for once they arrive . ” She said the school liaison office would be a great starting point for parents with school - aged children . Located on the first floor of the Shoemaker Center , Bldg . 36000 , the office offers resources and videos explaining education in Texas , as well as welcome videos from the various school districts . While the liaison office does not recommend specific schools , Davenport said the videos help parents and students discover what kind of programs are available at the various campuses . She said they can also visit the Texas Education Agency website at https://tea . texas . gov for more specific information about districts and schools . Housing When Soldiers in - process at Fort Hood’s Housing Services Office , located at the Copeland Center , Bldg . 18010 , Room B209 , they may have all the information they need to make an informed decision , or may need assistance deciding the best option for their family . Mark Hjuler , housing services chief , said the housing services office can provide off - post housing counseling and referral assistance . They can also help coordinate with licensed real estate specialists , apartment managers and landlords to inspect housing for adequacy . The housing office can also provide a list of realtors enrolled in the Rental Partnership Program , a program provided by the Fort Hood Housing Services Office that can help save Soldiers with out - of - pocket expenses , such as savings on security deposits , as well as application , credit check , pet and/or any other administrative fees . Fort Hood currently has 5 , 913 homes in 12 villages . Families can visit https://home . army . mil/hood/index . php/units - tenants/Garrison - 1/DPW/HSO for information about housing , as well as to receive a housing welcome packet . Staff Sgt . John Wisdom , 15th Military Intelligence Battalion , 116th MI Brigade , carries a box in his new home in Liberty Village at Fort Hood , Texas . The Wisdom family conducted a partial personal procured move while making their permanent change of station to Fort Hood . Liberty Village Jimmy Carter , project manager with Universal Services Fort Hood Inc . , said Liberty Village has two - bedroom , one bath single family homes , perfect for young couples with no children or 1 to 2 children . The neighborhood , located off of Clear Creek Road , across from Central Texas College – Killeen , includes 300 homes , a splash pad , tot lot , sandbox and two parks , along with safety lights and security cameras . All of the homes include newly - installed Reme Halo Air Purification Systems . The homes will soon receive new roofs and double - pane , energy efficient windows . Some of the activities the housing offers are Easter egg hunts; a back - to - school bash , where students received a backpack full of school supplies; Halloween costume contests with children receiving prizes; Thanksgiving basket give - a - ways , with residents receiving a full Thanksgiving dinner , including the pan to bake the turkey; and a Christmas - decorating contest , among others . “They can apply online before they even get here , ” Carter explained . “If you go to our website ( http://www . fthood - libertyvillage . com ) , there’s a link that says ‘apply here . ’ We get a lot of them ( applications ) like that . ” Families can also visit Liberty Village in person to fill out an application . The office is located at the intersection of Clear Creek Road and Washington Street . Carter said Liberty Village is not strict about the need for orders during the application process , though a copy of the orders , marriage license and a current leave and earnings statement is required before moving in . When leaving Fort Hood , Liberty Village requires a 30 - day notice to vacate the home . Carter said it is up to the tenant if they want to hire the approved cleaning person or clean the home themselves . “If they use our cleaning lady , we don’t charge them a penny , ” he said . “Just show us that you paid her . ” After the home is empty , an inspection is completed to make any repairs , such as loose tiles , paint , etc . Carter said they have a six - page inspection sheet , which is comparable to the inspection sheet used by the Directorate of Public Works for their own inspection . “They like being off - post and in a single family home , ” Carter said about the main draw of Liberty Village . “We also don’t require any money up front and don’t require a pet deposit . ” Fort Hood Family Housing Fort Hood Family Housing , a Lendlease privatized military housing community manages the bulk of housing on the installation , with 5 , 613 , 2 - 5 bedroom homes . “We would encourage service members and families PCSing to Fort Hood to visit our website , https://www . forthoodfh . com , to explore housing options and what all Fort Hood family housing has to offer , ” said Chris Albus , project director of FHFH . “Additionally , incoming service members and families are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible to get on the wait list . ” FHFH is in the process of investing $420 billion into its homes at Fort Hood , as well as the demolition and construction of new homes . The community development program includes renovations of more than 1 , 300 homes , roof replacements in eight communities , exterior paint in four neighborhoods , repaving some roads and installing accessible curb ramps , in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 . Among its 11 villages , FHFH has several playgrounds , splash parks , basketball courts , biking and walking trails , and a swimming pool , among other things . FHFH offers a variety of activities throughout the year , including drive - thru events and prize give - a - ways . Albus explained that after the initial application , a leasing agent will contact the family to find out as much information as possible , so residents can be matched to a home that will fit their specific needs . He said after a home is identified , the future resident will receive a seven - year work order history on the home . On move - in day , service members ranked E - 1 to E - 5 will be accompanied by a community life NCO ( noncommissioned officer ) , who will assist the family during their transition . When PCSing from Fort Hood , FHFH requires a 30 - day written notice to vacate the home , but residents are encouraged to notify them as soon as they receive their PCS orders . “After a resident finishes their final move - out inspection and PCS’s we have a thorough change of occupancy maintenance process to ensure the home is ready for the next family to move - in , ” Albus explained . The detailed inspection includes repairs , paint , carpet cleaning and more . After completion , the home is then inspected by DPW before they are able to lease it to a new family . “Lastly , we always hate to see our residents go as they truly become a part of the Fort Hood Family Housing family when they live with us , ” Albus said , “but if they are PCSing to another Lendlease community , we encourage them to take advantage of our $250 loyalty coupon found here ( https://winnmilitary . entrata . com/media_library/12710/61d5c4f0ed462383 . pdf ) . ”
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