Seventy five percent of our three, four and five bedroom homes have just one bathroom, while 69 percent have never had a kitchen or bathroom upgrade. Rental properties are even worse. People live in substandard houses because their rent cap won't cover a bigger property. Landlords know what we make and charge accordingly. We are just currently initiating construction of 518 new homes, but that will still leave a shortage of over 950 homes.
Housing is only part of the equation.
The move itself and living in the overseas area present their own problems. Our TVs don't work, our appliances don't work, our clocks don't work, and our vehicles must be converted. We have to pay TV taxes and buy registration plates. Our Military members are provided a Moving in Housing Allowance. This aids in paying for some of the expenses associated with moving.