You do not need your orders to make a reservation!  You should make your lodging reservation as soon as you know your anticipated arrival date.  Be sure to provide lodging an update if your anticipated travel-date changes.  Changes to travel dates could result in on-base accommodations or a specific room type to no longer be available for the duration of the stay.

 

Kaiserslautern Military Community Lodging

DSN: 314-480-4920

COMMS: +49-6371-47-4920

Dormitory Reception Center

DSN: 314-480-3676


All lodging guests must provide a valid credit card and government identification card for verification purposes at time of check-in. Guests who do not have a valid credit card at check-in must pay for the entire stay up front with check or cash (or 30 days room fees up-front for longer stays).

Lodging facilities are located at Ramstein AB, Landstuhl Post, and Vogelweh Housing Area. Lodging provides family, officer and enlisted quarters on a priority basis to all military and authorized civilians relocating to and visiting the KMC. The maximum Temporary Lodging Facility (TLF) stay is 30 days, if available when booking - there is no guarantee that you will be offered a Temporary Living Facility on your assigned installation.  It is likely that individuals and families may be required to stay on Landstuhl, Vogelweh, or off-base during peak travel periods.  A limited number of pet-friendly TLFs are available on Ramstein AB. Note: If non-pet TLFs are available, a certificate of Non-Availability will NOT be issued. Occupants will obtain appropriate care for their pets when pet units are not available.

Learn more here:

Dormitory Reception Center 

DSN: 314- 480-3676; +49-6371-47-3676

Single or unaccompanied military members in grades E-1 through E-3 ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TEMPORARY LODGING ALLOWANCE

Off Base Lodging

If off-base lodging arrangements must be made, lodging will normally offer commercial lodging at lower, pre-negotiated, tax-free rates at selected local hotels. Lodging will normally only issue a non-availability statement when no on-base or contract lodging is available. If you are issued a non-availability letter, contact your sponsor for assistance in making other lodging arrangements and be sure to use a Value Added Tax (VAT) form to avoid paying the local taxes (about 19%). For more information about VAT forms and how to get them, click here.

Both the VAT Office and UTAP Office allow service members to save up to 19% on purchases/service made on the local economy. UTAP specifically saves on Electrical, Gas and Water. 

VAT Office

Email: 86fss.vatoffice@us.af.mil 

UTAP Office

Email: 86fss.utap@us.af.mil

Frequently asked questions!

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Important Note: There have recently been reports of predatory TLA companies in the local economy taking advantage of service members, resulting in thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses.

Protect yourself:

  • You should always be informed of the nightly rate, in writing, prior to confirming a reservation.
  • Make sure the payment terms are clear, including any required deposits, the payment frequency, and refund policy.
  • Do not share or transmit sensitive financial information through unsecure methods.
  • Clarify any additional fees or charges you are expected to pay and what services, if any, are included as part of your reservation. Obtain all information in writing to protect yourself.
  • We recommend not disclosing the number, ages, or genders, of any dependents PCSing with you.
  • Off-base companies often try to charge you addition amounts based on your dependents’ info, resulting in a loss of meals & incidentals per diem allowances, to maximize their income.
  • We strongly recommend against entering into any sort of multi-week contract with TLA companies that may prevent you from occupying a home, either on-base or in the local economy, as soon as is possible.