Living off-base in the Italian community has it rewards and challenges. There are several steps to complete the housing process to include finding a house, signing a lease agreement, receiving your household goods and setting up utilities. Do not sign any agreement without the Housing Offices’ approval.
Other than dormitories for first term Airmen, Aviano Air Base does not have government accompanied housing available on base. All of Aviano Air Base family housing needs are fulfilled by local communities, from living in the city to living in the country. To assist in locating a residence you will want to read our web based housing brochure.
Create an account and search daily for private rental listings extensively vetted and approved by Housing on www.homes.mil.
Housing Briefing covering Community Housing Rental Information, Overseras Housing Allowance (OHA), and Temporary Lodging Allowances (TLA) will be held every week at Wyvern Welcome.
The Housing Brochure is broken down into five distinct Packets and additional Sections. The brochure contains everything you need to know from the time you arrive to the time you depart Aviano. Download printable files here.
Packet 1 – Arriving to Aviano: consists of information that starts your transition to Aviano including a quick reference checklist for getting through the process.
Packet 2 – Searching for a Home: consists of information/steps for locating your leased unit including your temporary and permanent financial allowances.
Packet 3 – Found a Home: consists of information and steps for securing your leased unit including an explanation of the lease contract, setting up your utilities, and temporary/long-term furnishings/appliances.
Packet 4 – Living in the Community: consists of information about living in your leased unit including helpful tips/tools for living on the Italian economy such as recycling requirements.
Packet 5 – Leaving Aviano: consists of information and steps for clearing your leased unit including the process for terminating your lease and your outbound allowances.
In Italy, recycling is required by law and noncompliance may result in fines. Additionally, bringing waste on base for disposal is against the law. Refer to Living in the Community or find out about your community trash and recycling rules at: http://www.aviano.af.mil/About-Us/Recycling/
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