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Democratic senators urge Pentagon to address soaring military housing costs


Brenden Taylor, a Marine, faced challenges finding affordable housing in Murietta, California, after leaving Japan in 2022 due to rising rental costs across the US. The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University found that rent increased by 25% from 2021 to 2023, while renters’ incomes rose only 5%. A survey by Blue Star Families revealed that the Defense Department’s housing allowance often falls short of covering housing costs for active-duty families. Concerned about this, 15 Democrats urged the Defense Department to investigate if RealPage Inc.’s software system is causing rent prices to rise, potentially impacting military families disproportionately.

RealPage has denied allegations of facilitating price-fixing schemes, and the Justice Department has added six landlords to the lawsuit over anticompetitive practices. The Defense Department increases housing stipends based on rental data from various sources but struggles to keep pace with rising costs. Housing affordability affects military families’ financial stability and may discourage others from entering military service. Blue Star Families stresses the importance of addressing housing affordability to support the resilience of the all-volunteer force and national security.

In San Diego County, rising rents impact military families stationed at Camp Pendleton, even those living on the base. Factors such as interest rates, housing supply shortages, and corporate landlord investments have contributed to soaring rental costs for both military and civilian families. Addressing these housing challenges is crucial for ensuring the well-being of military families and maintaining a strong all-volunteer force.

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