Element 36 - Contact Information for Housing Counseling Assistance

Purpose Make members aware of housing counseling assistance available through Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Military Housing/Rental Property If member lives in government quarters, they must arrange a time for housing staff to conduct a pre-inspection If moving from rental property, notify landlord as soon as possible Housing Office can assist with any landlord problems

2003 Service Members Civil Relief Act Protects members of the United States Military Protects Reservists and members of the National Guard (when in active federal service) Some protections extend for a limited time beyond active duty discharge or release but are tied to the discharge/release date. Some protections extend to members’ dependents

SCRA National Guard members are entitled to SCRA protection when: Called to state active duty under Title 32 If duty is because of federal emergency Request for Active Duty is made by President or Secretary of Defense Member is activated for longer than 30 days Ex: Security of airports after 9-11

Termination of Residential Leases SCRA allows members to break lease when: Go onto active duty if the lease was entered into before going onto active duty Receive PCS orders Receive orders to deploy for a period no less than 90 days

To break lease, Service member must: Make request in writing Include copy of orders

Involuntary Separations Service members involuntarily separated are authorized continued use of military family housing for up to 180 days after separation

HUD US Department of Housing and Urban Developments mission: Create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for everybody Provides a listing of state resources and variety of program offices for assistance

FHA and VA After World War II, Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance combined with Veteran’s Administration mortgage to help Veterans achieve the American Dream

HUDVET HUD Veteran Resource Center was created by partnership between national veterans service organizations and HUD Source of information on other related federal programs Combat domestic violence Enhance economic development Aid runaway youth Increase affordable housing for Senior citizens and Americans with disabilities

Resources https://www.thebalance.com/servicemembers-civil-relief-act- simplified-3332928 HUD Website: https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD Homeless Veterans Care Line: 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838)

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Summary Purpose Military Housing/Rental Property 2003 Service Members Civil Relief Act HUD/HUDVET FHA and VA Resources