The Base Realignment and Closure, ( BRAC ) process allows the Department of Defense to transform its infrastructure to meet the future
needs of the military. As a result of this process, some communities in
An increase in military activity may challenge a community’s
capacity to absorb an influx of personnel and may place excessive demands on some off-base community services and facilities in
HOUSING: Some communities experience
a slowdown in local housing sales the moment a closure is announced, while sales in others continue unaffected. The drawdown
of personnel may affect local renters and homeowners. The Service Human Resources Office should be able to provide a residential
profile of the base population. On the basis of this profile, lenders, property owners, and community leaders can anticipate
vulnerabilities and work with the local redevelopment organization to identify sources of assistance.
Personnel who are transferring
with military functions may find it difficult to sell their homes in a slow market, or they may experience devaluation because of
the base closure. Assistance for these housing issues is available through the DoD Homeowners Assistance Program.
For growing
installations such as APG, some
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