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There is plenty of variety when it comes to housing in Spain. Whether you end up living on base or choose to find a house locally, it will be exciting to settle into your new home.
Bldg. 1960 | 727-2398/2698, 956-82-2398/2698
The HSC is your first stop when it comes to finding housing in Rota. Within three days of arrival, you must check in at the HSC and sign up for the weekly mandatory Housing Welcome Brief. It is good to have an idea of whether you want to live on or off base before you attend the Housing Brief.
• Accompanied personnel with families may choose whether to live in base housing or find a home off base.
• Unaccompanied personnel above E-4 may choose to live on or off base.
• Unaccompanied personnel E-4 and below are required to live on base in the unaccompanied housing facilities. E-4 Sailors with more than four years of service may request authorization from their chain of command to live off base.
Housing on base services both families and unaccompanied Sailors.
Family Housing Office | Bldg. 162
On-base family housing is situated away from the main base facilities in a community called Las Palmeras. The community is primarily made up of single-story duplex homes with carports and fenced backyards. They range from two to four bedrooms and have all been renovated recently, however, extra storage is still limited.
The HSC will refer you to the Family Housing Office so you can apply for on-base housing. It is helpful to apply for housing ahead of time using the Housing Early Assistance Tool (HEAT) at www.cnic.navy.mil/HEAT. If you did use HEAT, you must still visit the Family Housing Office to confirm your interest. HEAT does not determine your position on a waitlist if there is one.
• Walking distance to DoDEA schools and youth programs.
• Seasonal outdoor pool.
• Playgrounds, paths, pet-friendly park.
• 110-volt (American) electrical outlets.
• Central heat and air conditioning.
• Stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer and AFN cable system included.
• Two pets (dog and/or cat) are permitted.
• Fiber optic internet service, with an on-base DSN telephone line, is available from Telefonica (located in the NEX).
UH Office | Bldg. 35 | 727-2590, 956-82-2590
Single and unaccompanied Sailors must check in at the UH office to be assigned barracks. The barracks are made up of both private and shared rooms with shared bathrooms. Units have refrigerators and microwaves with washers and dryers available in common areas.
• Wi-Fi internet service is offered in the barracks via Telefonica (located in the NEX). With your account, you can also use the base Wi-Fi with a private connection.
All incoming families are authorized free loaner furniture like beds, tables, lamps, cribs and couches for up to 90 days. This is to allow you to move into your new home before your household goods arrive.
Kitchen items
The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) has a free loan locker with kitchen items like pots, pans, small countertop appliances and silverware that can be checked out for 30 days.
Appliances
Personnel living off base are provided with free 220-volt loaner appliances for the duration of your tour. These include dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, stoves, freezer, washers, dryers and dehumidifiers.
