Life On Post · On-Post Housing

Living on post
at Fort Stewart.

Family housing on Fort Stewart and at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah is privatized and run by Balfour Beatty Communities, with the Army Housing Office as your advocate. Here is how it works, who lives where, and how it stacks up against renting or buying off post.

Every fact below links to the official page it came from, with the date we checked it. Policies, rents and wait times change, so confirm with the housing office before you decide. Anything we couldn't verify is left out.

Neighborhoods & floor plans →On post vs. off post

A street of two-story homes with garages in the New Gannam neighborhood at Hunter Army Airfield
New Gannam, Hunter Army AirfieldU.S. Army photo by Derrick Matthews (2026) · public domain
15
neighborhoods on two posts source
3
DoDEA schools, PK–6 source
$0
security deposit source
2
pets per home source
Duplex family homes with carports and a front lawn on Fort Stewart
Family homes on Fort StewartU.S. Army photo by Kevin Larson (2019) · public domain
Installation leaders walking past two-story townhomes in Hunter Ridge
Hunter Ridge, Hunter Army AirfieldU.S. Army photo by Molly Morell (2021) · public domain
Leaders and housing staff under a picnic pavilion beside a neighborhood playground in Bryan Village
Bryan Village pavilion and playground, Fort StewartU.S. Army photo by Christopher Fletcher (2021) · public domain
Who Runs It · How To Apply

Privatized homes,
one application.

Balfour Beatty Communities manages the homes on both posts: Fort Stewart Family Homes at Stewart and Hunter AAF Homes in Savannah. The garrison's Army Housing Office oversees them and handles disputes and off-post help for free.

Housing Company

Balfour Beatty Communities

Fort Stewart Family Homes leasing: Southern Oaks Leasing Office, 50 Southern Oaks Drive. Hunter AAF Homes leasing: 1 Gannam Avenue, (912) 459-2133.

(912) 408-2480

Official site → Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes contact page · checked 2026-10-03
Army Housing Office

Army Housing Office, Fort Stewart–Hunter

Fort Stewart: Bldg 707, 1746 William H. Wilson Ave, Monday–Friday 8–4. Hunter: Bldg 1201 (Garrison HQ), 571-801-7956.

571-801-3393

Housing office page → Source: Fort Stewart garrison housing page · checked 2026-10-03

How to apply

  1. Fort Stewart Family Homes is the on-post community for active-duty Army families assigned to Stewart. Select neighborhoods also take qualified retirees, DoD civilians and the general public. Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03
  2. You can start an application before you have every document. A completed application puts you on the waitlist by rank and family size, but you won't be offered a home until the supporting documents are in. Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03
  3. Documents for active duty: stamped orders, proof of the dependents who will live with you, a valid ID with a DA Form 31 (or equivalent), a signed housing application and an LES. Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03
  4. Apply within 30 days and your eligibility date is the day you left your last duty station. Apply later and it is your application date. An unaccompanied tour such as Korea can earn up to 14 months of credit. Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03
  5. Bedrooms follow family size: 2 bedrooms for zero or one child (or two children both under 5), 3 bedrooms for two children when at least one is 5 or older, 4 bedrooms for three or more children. A documented pregnancy counts. Source: Fort Stewart garrison housing page · checked 2026-10-03
  6. To accept a home, the service member has to be signed in at Stewart and show proof of clearing the last duty station. Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03
  7. The garrison requires renters insurance with at least $100,000 in personal liability for the whole lease, with proof before move-in. Source: Fort Stewart garrison housing page · checked 2026-10-03
  8. At Hunter, start through the online leasing inquiry, at the leasing office at 1 Gannam Avenue, or by calling (912) 459-2133. Source: Hunter AAF Homes · checked 2026-10-03

Start with Fort Stewart Family Homes →

Neighborhoods · Who Lives Where

Neighborhoods by
rank and family size.

Ten neighborhoods on Fort Stewart and five at Hunter. Eligibility is by pay grade, and bedrooms by family size. A few neighborhoods also lease to retirees, DoD civilians and the public.

Southern Oaks

Fort Stewart
Eligible
E-1 to E-6
Homes
3–4 bed townhomes
See floor plans Official floor plans page →
Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03

Liberty Woods

Fort Stewart
Eligible
E-1 to E-9
Homes
3–4 bed townhomes
See floor plans
  • 1605 · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,605 sq ftView plan →
  • 1561 · 3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,561 sq ftView plan →
  • 2064 · 4 bed · 2 bath · 2,064 sq ftView plan →
  • 1865 · 4 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,865 sq ftPlan image not posted
  • 1895 · 4 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,895 sq ftView plan →
Official floor plans page →
Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03

Marne Woods

Fort Stewart
Eligible
E-1 to E-6
Homes
3 bed apartments
See floor plans Official floor plans page →
Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03

Marne Homes

Fort Stewart
Eligible
E-1 to E-6 and O-1 to O-5
Homes
2–4 bed duplexes and single-family homes
See floor plans Official floor plans page →
Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03

South Bryan Village

Fort Stewart
Eligible
E-1 to E-6, plus retirees, DoD civilians and the public
Homes
2–4 bed apartments and duplexes
See floor plans Official floor plans page →
Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03

North Bryan Village

Fort Stewart
Eligible
E-1 to E-6, plus retirees, DoD civilians and the public
Homes
2, 4 or 5 bed apartments and duplexes, all utilities included
See floor plans Official floor plans page →
Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03

Isenhower Terrace

Fort Stewart
Eligible
All active duty, plus retirees, DoD civilians and the public
Homes
2 bed, 1 bath apartments, all utilities included
See floor plans Official floor plans page →
Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03

New Marne

Fort Stewart
Eligible
E-7 to E-9 and CSM
Homes
3–4 bed duplexes
See floor plans
  • 1713 · 3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,713 sq ftView plan →
  • 2482 · 3 bed · 2.5 bath · 2,482 sq ftPlan image not posted
  • 2050 · 4 bed · 2.5 bath · 2,050 sq ftView plan →
  • 2259 · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,259 sq ftView plan →
  • 2441 · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,441 sq ftView plan →
Official floor plans page →
Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03

Marne View

Fort Stewart
Eligible
W-1 to W-6 and O-1 to O-3
Homes
3–4 bed duplexes
See floor plans
  • 1605 · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,605 sq ftView plan →
  • 1719 · 3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,719 sq ftView plan →
  • 2064 · 4 bed · 2 bath · 2,064 sq ftPlan image not posted
  • 2050 · 4 bed · 2.5 bath · 2,050 sq ftView plan →
Official floor plans page →
Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03

Coastal Ridge

Fort Stewart
Eligible
Key and essential personnel only
Homes
4 bed, 3 bath
See floor plans Official floor plans page →
Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03

Hunter Ridge

Hunter AAF
Eligible
E-1 to E-6
Homes
3–4 bed
See floor plans Official floor plans page →
Source: Hunter AAF Homes · checked 2026-10-03

New Gannam

Hunter AAF
Eligible
E-1 to E-6
Homes
3–4 bed
See floor plans Official floor plans page →
Source: Hunter AAF Homes · checked 2026-10-03

Wilson Acres

Hunter AAF
Eligible
E-1 to E-6, plus retirees, DoD civilians and the public
Homes
2–4 bed
See floor plans Official floor plans page →
Source: Hunter AAF Homes · checked 2026-10-03

New Savannah

Hunter AAF
Eligible
E-7 to E-9
Homes
3–4 bed
See floor plans Official floor plans page →
Source: Hunter AAF Homes · checked 2026-10-03

New Callaway

Hunter AAF
Eligible
O-1 to O-9
Homes
3–4 bed
See floor plans Official floor plans page →
Source: Hunter AAF Homes · checked 2026-10-03

Floor plans and photos of the homes live on the housing company's own site. We link to them instead of copying them. Plan names, bedrooms, baths and square footage come from the housing company's floor plans page; each "View plan" link opens the floor plan image on the company's own server. Checked 2026-10-03.

BAH On Post

How your housing
allowance works on post.

Waitlists

Wait times
change weekly.

No Promises

Treat any wait time as a snapshot, not a quote.

Neither Balfour Beatty nor the garrison publishes wait times for Stewart or Hunter. Your place depends on rank, bedroom need and eligibility date, and it can move. Call leasing for today's picture, and keep an off-post plan until you have a signed offer.

How the Fort Stewart waitlist works →

Pets · Utilities · What's Included

The fine print,
in plain English.

Pets

  • Both communities are pet-friendly, large dogs included, with a maximum of two pets per home. Some breeds are restricted. Ask leasing for the list. Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03
  • Balfour Beatty says there is no pet deposit for on-post homes. Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03
  • The garrison says pet fees were cancelled for families moving into Army housing. You still pay for any pet damage. Source: Fort Stewart garrison housing page · checked 2026-10-03

Utilities

  • Balfour Beatty says average monthly utilities are included in rent at both Stewart and Hunter. Source: Hunter AAF Homes · checked 2026-10-03
  • Isenhower Terrace and North Bryan Village are listed as all utilities included. Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03
  • The Army FAQ says newer homes are individually metered for electricity and residents get utility statements. Ask leasing whether the home you're offered is on one. Source: Army housing FAQ for Stewart (undated) · checked 2026-10-03

Included Amenities

  • Fort Stewart neighborhoods have playgrounds and parks, basketball courts, athletic fields, splash parks and a dog park. Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03
  • At Hunter, New Gannam and New Savannah have community centers with a fitness room plus splash parks. Every neighborhood has a playground and basketball court. Source: Hunter AAF Homes · checked 2026-10-03
  • Included services: on-site management, 24-hour maintenance, pest control, lawn care, and curbside trash and recycling. Source: Hunter AAF Homes · checked 2026-10-03
  • Routine work orders go through the RentCafe resident portal or app. Emergencies are called in 24/7: Stewart (912) 408-2466, Hunter (912) 459-2147. Source: Fort Stewart garrison housing page · checked 2026-10-03
  • Garrison response targets: emergencies within 1 hour, urgent within 4 hours, routine within 48 hours, depending on parts. Source: Fort Stewart Plain Language Brief (June 2026) · checked 2026-10-03
Schools On Post

Where on-post
kids go to school.

All schools near Stewart →

Video Tours

Walk through
the homes.

Official tours from the housing company's own YouTube channel, embedded with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player. Filming dates vary, so homes may have changed since.

Fort Stewart Family Homes: Southern Oaks · Balfour Beatty Communities on YouTube
Fort Stewart Family Homes: Liberty Woods · Balfour Beatty Communities on YouTube
Fort Stewart Family Homes: Marne Homes · Balfour Beatty Communities on YouTube
Fort Stewart Family Homes: South Bryan Village · Balfour Beatty Communities on YouTube
Fort Stewart Family Homes: Community Center · Balfour Beatty Communities on YouTube
Hunter AAF Homes: New Gannam · Balfour Beatty Communities on YouTube
Hunter AAF Homes: Hunter Ridge · Balfour Beatty Communities on YouTube
Hunter AAF Homes: Wilson Acres · Balfour Beatty Communities on YouTube
Hunter AAF Homes: New Savannah · Balfour Beatty Communities on YouTube
On Post Vs. Off Post

The honest
comparison.

Neither choice is right for everyone. On post trades choice and equity for simplicity: utilities and upkeep folded into your BAH, a short drive to work. Off post you keep the BAH, pick your school district, and handle everything yourself.

Living on post

  • No security deposit, application fee, pet deposit or credit check, according to Balfour Beatty. Source: Fort Stewart Family Homes · checked 2026-10-03
  • With PCS orders you can end the lease with 30 days' written notice and a copy of the orders, paying rent only through the end date. After the lease term it can run month to month. Source: Fort Stewart Plain Language Brief (June 2026) · checked 2026-10-03
  • The MHPI Tenant Bill of Rights applies, including seeing a home's 7-year maintenance history before you sign and a free dispute process through the Army Housing Office. Source: Fort Stewart Plain Language Brief (June 2026) · checked 2026-10-03
  • If a problem isn't fixed: the local Balfour Beatty office first, then its Care Line at 877-253-6988, then the Army Housing Office at 571-801-3393. Source: Fort Stewart garrison housing page · checked 2026-10-03
  • At a September 2024 housing town hall, residents raised work-order accuracy, communication with maintenance crews and unclear repair timelines. Ask about current response times before you sign. Source: army.mil, September 17, 2024 · checked 2026-10-03

Living off post

  • Off post, your BAH comes to you and you pay rent or a mortgage plus utilities. For 2026, Stewart's BAH area (GA080) pays an E-5 with dependents $2,310 a month. Source: 2026 DoD BAH rates, MHA GA080 · checked 2026-10-03
  • The Housing Services Office helps for free off post: rental listings, lease review, the Rental Partnership Program, and help with utility deposits and connections. Source: Fort Stewart Plain Language Brief (June 2026) · checked 2026-10-03
Run the numbersBAH rates for Stewart → Off postNeighborhood guides → Plan the movePCS Dashboard →
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