Niceville
Close to Eglin. Popular with families.
PCS to Florida
Buying a home near Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field
Where do military families live near Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field?
Most Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field families live in Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview or Navarre. With a VA loan you can buy with no money down, and your BAH can count toward qualifying. Start your pre-approval as soon as you have orders so you're ready to make offers before you arrive.
Where families live
Towns near Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field
Fort Walton Beach
Between both bases, near the beach.
Crestview
To the north, with more house for the money.
Navarre
To the west, near Hurlburt Field.
Good to know in Florida
Coastal and low-lying areas may require flood insurance. We check it before you make an offer, not after.
Your PCS timeline
How to buy before you report
Your BAH can count as income when you qualify. Look up your new rate on the official DoD BAH lookup.
As soon as you have orders
Reach out and get pre-approved. Look up the BAH rate for your new location so you know what fits.
Shop from where you are
Tour homes by video with a local agent, and use house-hunting leave if you can get it.
Make an offer and close
You can often sign your closing papers from your current station. If you'll be away, a specific power of attorney can work. Tell us early so we set it up correctly.
Move in
The VA expects the home to be your main residence, usually within about 60 days of closing. If you're deployed, your spouse living there can count.
Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field questions
Straight answers
Where do most families live near Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field?
Most families look at Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview or Navarre. The best fit depends on where your unit works, your budget and how much space you want. We can help you compare neighborhoods and commutes.
Can I buy a home near Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field before I arrive?
Yes. Many families get pre-approved at their current station, tour homes by video and close before or right after they report. If you'll be away, a specific power of attorney can let your spouse sign.
Can my BAH help me qualify?
Yes. Lenders can count BAH as income. Look up your rate for the Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field area on the official DoD BAH lookup, and we'll use it in your pre-approval.
Get started
Orders to Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field? Start now.
The earlier you get pre-approved, the more time you have to find the right home. One person on our team will be your point of contact from your current station to closing day.