General Information

Housing Assistance may be considered to assist clients who have demonstrated a financial need, obtain housing and establish a household when moving to a new area. Housing assistance may be provided to help with settlement charges when purchasing a home, or for deposits when renting. Assistance may also be provided for the cost of establishing utilities.

Authorized Assistance

Purchase Assistance

Intended to help career-minded Coast Guard members, who would otherwise be unable to purchase a residence in the local community, purchase a home for themselves and their family, by providing a loan to help pay for settlement charges associated with purchasing a residence.

Rental Assistance

Intended to help clients obtain housing without undue financial hardship. Assistance may be provided when the client has a demonstrated financial need for assistance after all government entitlements have been utilized.

Utilities

When establishing a new residence, assistance may be provided for utility (electric, gas, water, sewer), telephone, TV and cable deposits and installation charges for clients who have a demonstrated need for assistance.

Applications

• Applications are available Online
• From your CGMA Representative or
• by calling CGMA-HQ at (800) 881-2462 or (202) 493-6621

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Need More Information?

More detailed information concerning Housing Assistance is contained in Section 3-C-5 of the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Manual.

Contact your local Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Representative

Call CGMA-HQ (800) 881-2462 or (202) 493-6621

Send us an email:ARL-DG-CGMA@uscg.mil