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Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re new to the military, new to living in military housing, or are just curious about what’s going on in housing, you’ve come to the right place.
What is the Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI)?
In 1996, Congress passed the Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI), also known as P.L. 104-106. The primary goal was to enhance housing conditions for servicemembers and their families. Under this program, the military services gained the authority to grant 50-year leases to private-sector housing companies. These leases conveyed ownership of existing housing situated on leased portions of military installation land to those private entities.
What are PPVs?
Public-Private Ventures (PPVs) refer to agreements between the military and private real estate development companies. In these agreements, housing companies construct, enhance, and manage housing facilities. In return, they receive rental payments from the Department of Defense (DOD) equivalent to the standard Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) that service members receive when residing outside military bases. Notably, MHPI companies oversee approximately 99% of military family housing in the United States.
What are the issues with MPHI and PPVs?
As the program reached its third decade, Congress received feedback from military families across the country regarding inadequate housing conditions. These concerns included issues like black mold, rodents, insect infestations, lead paint, plumbing damage, and inefficient HVAC systems. On February 13th, 2019, the Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing to examine the state of housing and start working on how to address the issues.
Tenant Bill of Rights
As a result of the light shed on the serious issues within military housing, in August 2021, the Tenant Bill of Rights was enacted. It lists 18 rights to families living in military housing. While a step in the right direction, the Tenant Bill of Rights does not go far enough to ensure families are consistently being provided adequate housing. Several of the 18 rights are expressed in general terms. For instance, the right to ‘live in a dwelling that complies with relevant health and environmental regulations’ and the right to ‘swift and expert upkeep and repair.’ The question of whether the Department of Defense or specific installations are fulfilling these obligations could be subject to interpretation.
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