Housing

Island Palm Communities
Island Palm Communities offers the best in on-post living to families from all military branches. In addition to great property management services, recreational amenities and community-based activities, residents will find a variety of resources, support services, recreation and more when they choose to live with Island Palm Communities.

Our services cannot be matched by any other residential community off-post.

Island Palm Communities, a partnership with the U.S. Army, launched the largest residential development initiative in the country in 2004, which includes the development and construction of more than 5,000 new homes and renovation of 2,500 existing homes. Construction will be completed in 2015.

Tot lots, basketball courts, spray lots, swimming pools, walking paths, and lots of green open spaces draw families outdoors where they can enjoy Hawaii's great weather year-round.

New community centers placed in the heart of every community are a gathering place for friends and neighbors. They feature a 24-hour fitness facility, a spacious multi-purpose room with a complete kitchen (perfect for get-togethers), a movie theater and an on-site property management team dedicated to supporting families.

As a resident, you will enjoy complimentary lawn care for your front and side yards, 24/7 maintenance support and a utility allowance. You also will enjoy the convenience of being close to work, schools, the Commissary and Exchange, shoppettes and more.

Apply For a Home
Whether you will be stationed at Schofield Barracks, Fort Shafter, Tripler Army Medical Center or Wheeler Army Airfield, we are committed to helping you find a home and community that your family will be happy to call home. Apply online at http://www.IslandPalmCommunities.com.

Upon submitting your application, an Island Palm Communities leasing consultant will contact you and start the process. Your leasing consultant will work with you every step of the way—from pre-arrival preparations and touring houses to getting you a key to your new home.

Should you have any questions before you begin the application process, please contact us at (877) 487-4323 or at IPC-Leasing@ipcHawaii.com.

To help make your family's move easier, e-mail a copy of your orders prior to your arrival to your Island Palm Communities leasing consultant and provide the following documents when you arrive:
Marriage license (If spouse is not listed on orders or is not Command Sponsored);
Birth certificates (If children are not listed on orders or are not Command Sponsored);
Custody or adoption paperwork, if applicable;
Pregnancy verification, if applicable;
Copy of flight itinerary for dependents; and/or
Exceptional Family Member Program documentation, if applicable.

More information and resources—including shipping your pets to Hawaii—can be found on our website at http://www.islandpalmcommunities.com.

Island Palm Communities Leasing Offices
North Regional Office
Serving Schofield Barracks, Wheeler AAF,
Helemano Military Reservation
215 Duck Road, Building 950
Schofield Barracks, HI 96857
Telephone (877) 487-4323
Fax (808) 275-3729
E-mail IPC-Leasing@ipcHawaii.com
Hours of Operation
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

South Regional Office
Serving Fort Shafter,
Tripler Army Medical Center
111 7th St.
Honolulu, HI 96819
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Schools-Elementary Middle/
Intermediate, High School
The Hawaii State Department of Education (DOE) operates public elementary, middle/intermediate and high schools on post near IPC housing areas, and off post as well. To find out what school your child(ren) will attend, log on to the Hawaii DOE website at http://doe.k12.hi.us. A variety of private schools are also located on Oahu. Log on to the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools at http://hais.org for more information.

Family Pets
Your pets are part of your family, so it's important to take the time to understand Hawaii state law and Island Palm Communities' policy surrounding animals and pets prior to your move. Please keep in mind that if you choose to live off-post, owners of privately-owned rental units are likely to have policies, as well.

Family pets are welcome in Island Palm Communities, but some breeds of dogs and types of animals are restricted to help ensure the safety and health of all families.

Families may not board in privatized housing any dog of a breed (including a mixed breed) that is deemed "aggressive or potentially aggressive," unless the dog is a certified military working dog that is being boarded by its handler/trainer. Aggressive or potentially aggressive breeds of dogs are defined as Pit Bulls (American Staffordshire Bull Terriers or English Staffordshire Bull Terriers), Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Chows and wolf hybrids.

Prohibition also extends to other dogs that demonstrate a propensity for dominant or aggressive behavior. Also restricted from family housing are wild animals, farm animals and exotic animals (examples: pigs, rats, mice, chickens, monkeys, reptiles, spiders, snakes).

For information about state laws surrounding shipping pets to Hawaii and Island Palm Communities' pet policy, log on to http://www.islandpalm communities.com, click on Become a Resident, then select Planning Your Move.

Rental Housing Costs
Rentals on Oahu are expensive and square footage is limited. Average rental rates are studio $1,200; one bedroom $1,500; two bedrooms $1,800; three bedrooms $2,600; and four bedrooms $2,900 and up. Four- and five-bedroom units are all single family houses, and they are difficult to find. Nearly all rentals require first and last month's rent, which double rental costs upon move-in. Members can request an advance of Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to help pay for these up-front costs.

Purchasing Real Estate
The average price for a three-bedroom single family home is $569,000. Two- and three-bedroom townhouses are available starting at around $310,000. Volunteer realtors are available at the Fort Shafter Housing Services Office (HSO) on a daily basis, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. The Volunteer Realtor Program (VRP) provides professional assistance without the need for customer obligation or commitment.

Housing Services Office
The HSO, formerly known as the Community Homefinding, Relocation and Referral Services (CHRRS) office, provides a wide range of services. These include in-depth briefings on renting in the community, scheduling appointments to view rental properties, transportation to view prospective rentals, lease review, complaint mediation, discrimination complaint processing, inspecting rentals for adequacy, rental listings, BAH rates, school information, in-depth maps of Oahu, security deposit waiver information (utilities), and more.

HSO is located in Building 1004, 111 7th St., Fort Shafter, HI 96858. Assistance is provided Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For more information, contact the HSO Fort Shafter office, (808) 438-6198/0149. HSO Satellite Offices are located in Building 950, Duck Road, Schofield Barracks, (808) 275-3149, and Building 455, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, (808) 257-8381.

The Automated Housing Referral Network (AHRN) website is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and those seeking rentals or properties for sale can view photos, maps and detailed descriptions of property listings. Information included on the site is available amenities, dates, prices and mileage from military installations. To access the website, go to http://www.ahrn.com. Call (808) 438-6198/0149 for additional information.