Eligibility

The general eligibility requirements follow; however, if you think you might be eligible, you should submit an application for a formal determination.

Two things must happen before a HAP can be Implemented in your community

First

There has to be an announcement of a base closing or realignment action which affects your community.

Second

A determination must be made that real estate values have dropped as a direct result of the base closing or realignment announcement.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a military service member (including Coast Guard) or federal civilian employee (including non-appropriated fund) assigned at or near the installation announced for closure or realignment.

    Also Eligible Are:
    • Personnel transferred or terminated within six months prior to the announcement who were owner-occupants at the time of transfer.
    • Civilian and military personnel on overseas tours who transferred within three years prior to the announcement and who are homeowners in the area.
  • Civilian employee homeowners on overseas tours with reemployment rights in the area affected by the announcement.
  • Military member homeowners ordered into on-post housing within six months prior to the announcement.
  • All applicants must have been the owner-occupant of their homes for which assistance is being requested on the announcement date.
  • A Non-Appropriated employee who was assigned at the installation on the closure/realignment announcement date may also apply.
  • Also eligible are personnel transferred or terminated within six months prior to the announcement who were ownerMarch 3, 2010
  • Civilian and military personnel on an overseas tour who transferred within 3 years prior to the announcement and who are homeowners in the area; and
  • Civilian employee homeowners on an overseas tour with reemployment rights in the area affected by the closure; and
  • A military member homeowner ordered into on-post housing within six months prior to the announcement.
  • In addition, applicants must be relocating beyond commuting distance from the area.
  • All applicants must have been the owner-occupant of the home for which assistance is being requested on the announcement date. To qualify, the applicant must also meet other eligibility criteria.
  • These are the general eligibility requirements. If you think you may be eligible, you should submit an application for a formal determination.