Naval Station Norfolk

Moving to Naval Station Norfolk

Naval Station Norfolk, at Sewells Point, is described as the largest naval complex in the world and supports the Atlantic Fleet with piers, aircraft carriers and many squadrons. Sailors and families live across the Hampton Roads region, which has over a million residents across cities such as Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Portsmouth.

Official installation website

Where families live

Schools

Naval Station Norfolk families are served by the many Hampton Roads public school divisions, depending on where they live. Check school zones before choosing a home. The installation's School Liaison Office can help with enrollment and transfers.

• Norfolk Public Schools — Serves Norfolk neighborhoods closest to the base.
• Virginia Beach City Public Schools — Large division serving many military families.
• Chesapeake Public Schools — Suburban division south of Norfolk.

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic School Liaison Office via the Military and Family Support Center.

Things to do near Naval Station Norfolk

• Virginia Beach Oceanfrontoutdoors
  Boardwalk, beaches and festivals.
• Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsinmuseum
  Maritime museum and tours of a historic battleship in downtown Norfolk.
• Norfolk Botanical Gardenoutdoors
  Gardens and walking trails.
• Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestownday-trip
  Living-history sites about an hour away.
• Virginia Zoofamily
  Zoo in Norfolk.
• Norfolk Tides baseballsports
  Minor league baseball at Harbor Park.
• Ghent restaurants and nightlifenightlife
  Dining and bars in a historic neighborhood.

Realtors & local services

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Local programs & support

• Military OneSource: Naval Station Norfolk guide
  Official overview of housing, child care and health care.
• MilitaryChildCare.com
  Search for military-run and approved child care in Hampton Roads.

PCS tips for Naval Station Norfolk

• Childcare availability in Hampton Roads is limited, so start looking as soon as you have orders.
• Tunnel and bridge traffic can add significant time to commutes; check routes at rush hour.
• Low-lying areas flood during storms and high tides; ask about flood zones and insurance.
• Contact the Navy housing office early for current on- and off-base availability.
• Hurricane season runs through autumn; keep an evacuation plan.

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 Mid-Atlantic & D.C. area

• Fort LeePetersburg, VA
• Fort George G. MeadeOdenton, MD
• Fort BelvoirAlexandria / Springfield, VA
• Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallArlington, VA
• Fort DetrickFrederick, MD
• Aberdeen Proving GroundAberdeen, MD