The first thing that most people think of when they hear of Norfolk, VA, is the military, and more specifically, the Naval Station and the shipyard. The military personnel in the area are an important part of the economy, and as the world’s largest naval station, there are over a hundred thousand flights and more than 3100 ship movements that are controlled through the location.
While many military members live on the base, there is also the option for off-base housing. Within Norfolk, some rental properties operate through the military rental partnership program, which offers discounts on specific types of off-base accommodation to active duty service members.
However, there are also rental services providing very reasonably priced accommodations that are not part of the military rental partnership program. These rental services tend to offer specific discount amounts on specific units they have on offer. In offering this discount, they provide a lower rate for active duty military members as a way of showing their appreciation.
What to Consider
Whether using themilitary rental partnership program or a rental service offering military discounts for annual lease agreements, there are some important factors to consider.
The top units in the program or offered through military discounts are in high demand. Contacting the property management or realty and development company as soon as possible is essential to ensure there is a vacancy. As deployment and training can vary throughout the year, placing your name on a waiting list for an available qualifying unit is a smart decision, allowing you to take advantage of anyone moving out.
While Boardwalk Realty & Development is not part of the military rental partnership program, we offer a military discount for all active duty members in qualifying units. To find out more, see us online at https://boardwalkrealty.org
