PCS relocation planning

Keep your PCS housing plan moving forward.

Use this educational starting point to organize a housing search around a Permanent Change of Station move, then verify the details that apply to your own orders and destination.

Review the moving timeline

PCS moving timeline

Start with the stage that matches your move.

A PCS move is shaped by your orders, service guidance, destination, and individual circumstances. This review draft is a practical starting point—not a substitute for official instructions or installation support.

Orders and planning

Start with the details in your official orders.

Use your confirmed destination and timing to begin a housing plan. Individual authorizations and requirements come from official sources.

Review your official orders and confirmed destination.
Identify the timing and housing questions that apply to your move.
Build a current checklist using official PCS resources.

PCS checklist

A practical starting point

Keep the housing side of the move organized.

Use a personal, official checklist for the move itself. Use MilitaryRealEstate to compare current properties and prepare for a housing conversation.

Destination and timingConfirm the information in your official orders before acting on move details.

Housing criteriaClarify whether you are looking to rent or buy, and the property needs that matter.

Property preparationReview current listing facts and have your questions ready before contacting a Lister.

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Official PCS resources

Verify the details that apply to your move.

These sources provide current information and personalized support beyond this general educational overview.

Military OneSourcePCS basicsRead current planning information before, during, and after a PCS move.Plan My MoveBuild a move checklistCreate a personalized checklist using official questions about your move.Military OneSourcePCS and moving supportExplore current moving, housing, and relocation support resources.

Continue planning

Use the next resource that fits your housing plan.

Current inventorySearch properties

Browse current MilitaryRealEstate listings using supported property criteria.

Search properties →Educational readingBrowse Resources

Continue with published military housing and real-estate planning material.

View Resources →HomebuyingVA loan information

Review general educational information before you make financing decisions.

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