Moving to Fort Lee
Fort Lee is the Army's logistics and sustainment training center, home to the Ordnance, Quartermaster and Transportation schools and the Combined Arms Support Command. It sits in Virginia's Tri-Cities area south of Richmond, with roughly 29,000 people on the installation on a typical day.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Petersburg, VA |
| Formerly known as | Fort Gregg-Adams (2023-2025) |
| Population served | More than 29,000 daily population including soldiers, families, civilians and contractors |
| Airports | Richmond International (RIC), about 23 miles |
| On-base housing | Hunt Companies (Fort Lee Family Housing), about 1,500 homes in seven neighborhoods |
| Medical care | Kenner Army Health Clinic |
| Family support center | Army Community Service (Fort Lee) |
Where families live
On-post family housing
Hunt-managed 2-5 bedroom homes in seven neighborhoods.
Prince George
County that contains much of the post; where on-post children attend school.
Petersburg
Nearest city with historic downtown and lower-cost housing.
Colonial Heights
Suburban city bordering Petersburg with shopping and a separate school division.
Hopewell
River city to the east where some nearby hotels are located.
Schools
There are no DoDEA schools on post. Military children attend Prince George County Public Schools K-12, with assignment depending on housing location. The School Liaison Office can confirm current information.
- Prince George County Public Schools — Primary district for on-post families.
Fort Lee School Liaison Office, 804-765-3813
Things to do near Fort Lee
- U.S. Army Quartermaster MuseummuseumOn-post museum covering Army supply history.
- U.S. Army Women's MuseummuseumOn-post museum on the history of women in the Army.
- Poe Museum (Richmond)museumMuseum dedicated to Edgar Allan Poe, about 24 miles away.
- Virginia Living Museumday-tripNewport News wildlife and science museum, about 77 miles.
- Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Centerday-tripVirginia Beach aquarium, about 96 miles away.
Realtors & local services
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Local programs & support
- Fort Lee Army Community ServiceRelocation, family advocacy and support programs for new arrivals.
- Fort Lee Housing Services OfficeOff-post rental and buying guidance at 1401 Barfoot Avenue.
PCS tips for Fort Lee
- Contact the Housing Services Office as soon as orders arrive since on-post wait times can be long.
- Richmond (RIC) is the practical airport; Washington, DC is about 116 miles.
- Expect training formations and construction on post; drive carefully and avoid handheld devices.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
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Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.