Naval Base Kitsap

Moving to Naval Base Kitsap

Naval Base Kitsap combines the former Naval Station Bremerton and Submarine Base Bangor, and it supports Pacific Fleet ships, submarines and the Trident program across the Kitsap Peninsula. Families spread out over Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo and Port Orchard, and life revolves around ferries, water and forest. Expect rain, a lot of commuting choices and a tight housing market.

Official installation website

Where families live

Schools

There are no schools on the installation, so families use the public districts where they live, most often Central Kitsap, Bremerton or North Kitsap. Check district boundaries for any specific address before signing a lease or offer, and contact the School Liaison Office early for transfer and enrollment questions.

• Central Kitsap School District — Covers Silverdale and the Bangor side of the peninsula.
• Bremerton School District — Serves the city of Bremerton near the shipyard.
• North Kitsap School District — Serves Poulsbo and Kingston.

Navy School Liaison Office through the Fleet & Family Support Center / Navy Life Pacific Northwest (navylifepnw.com).

Things to do near Naval Base Kitsap

• Olympic National Parkoutdoors
  Mountains, rainforest and coast reachable for weekend trips from the peninsula.
• Hood Canaloutdoors
  Popular for fishing, shellfish harvesting, kayaking and camping.
• Kitsap Mall (Silverdale)family
  Main regional shopping center for the peninsula.
• Bremerton waterfront and ferry to Seattleday-trip
  Take the passenger ferry across Puget Sound for a day in Seattle without driving.
• Poulsbofood
  Walkable waterfront town known for bakeries and small shops.
• Base waterfront, trails and sports fieldsoutdoors
  On-base recreation spaces open to eligible families.

Realtors & local services

Real estate offices

• Richesin Homes (Keller Williams)Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Port Orchard, Kingston
  Military-focused team covering VA loans, VA assumptions and what BAH buys in Kitsap.

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Local programs & support

• Navy Life Pacific Northwest
  Regional hub for Fleet & Family Support, child care, youth programs and housing information.
• Navy Housing Service Center (Silverdale)
  Maintains a database of inspected off-base rentals and offers lease reviews and move-in/out inspections.

PCS tips for Naval Base Kitsap

• Contact the Housing Service Center before house hunting; it publishes inspected rentals and helps with lease review.
• Renters insurance is required in Hunt-managed housing.
• Decide early which side of the base you work on (Bremerton or Bangor) since commutes and ferry use differ a lot.
• Expect rain most of the year and plan for moss and damp in older rentals.
• Inventory unaccompanied housing options if arriving without family; Bangor, Bremerton and the hospital each have their own check-in.

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 Guaranty
  Service members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
• Pet Transportation Reimbursement
  Families moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
• Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
  School-age children of active duty families changing schools
• School Liaison Program
  Parents choosing schools and transferring records

See every program and benefit

Other installations in the Pacific Northwest

• Joint Base Lewis-McChordTacoma / Lakewood, WA
• Fairchild Air Force BaseSpokane, WA
• NAS Whidbey IslandOak Harbor, WA
• Naval Station EverettEverett, WA