Dover Air Force Base Housing Guide
📍 Dover, Delaware
Tips for Military Families
- Start your housing search early — on-base waitlists can be 6–12 months at popular bases.
- Check current BAH rates on the DTMO calculator before setting your housing budget — rates change annually.
- Join local military spouse Facebook groups for unfiltered rental reviews and landlord recommendations from families who've been there.
Everything you need to know about on-base and off-base housing options near Dover Air Force Base. We cover BAH rates, popular neighborhoods for military families stationed in Dover, Delaware, commute times, and what to expect from base housing communities.
On-base: Hunt Military Communities manages privatized housing — mix of single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes; typically no wait for E-5 and below, short waits for officer housing
Off-base (Dover): Most families rent in Dover, Camden, and Magnolia; rentals range $1,200-$2,400/month; Delaware has no sales tax and low property taxes
BAH: Covers rental costs well in the Dover area; many families can afford a single-family rental within BAH
Top pick: Camden — quiet small town 5 min south of base, award-winning Caesar Rodney School District, newer developments
Note: On-base housing includes utilities, lawn care, and 24/7 maintenance; base housing is popular due to convenience and value
Key Resources for Housing
Trusted external resources for military families researching housing near Dover Air Force Base.