Find Your Next Home with GovHomes
GovHomes: The secure, members-only rental platform where federal employees and U.S. service members connect to rent and share trusted, vetted homes tailored to government and military members.
Free to join — all you need is a .gov or .mil email to register.
Why GovHomes?
GovHomes is a secure, members-only platform built exclusively for federal employees and members of the United States Armed Forces to connect, share, and rent properties. Every listing on the platform comes from verified sources to ensure quality and reliability for government and military lifestyles. Whether you're a service member preparing for a PCS move, a civilian federal worker relocating for a new assignment, or a homeowner seeking to rent out your property, GovHomes provides peace of mind by allowing you to rent exclusively to a trusted source—verified peers who have undergone federal background vetting, understand mission-driven schedules, and share the same values of service and integrity—creating a safe, dependable marketplace near bases, agency hubs, and duty stations.
Verified Properties
All listings are verified and tailored for government employees relocating for duty.
Secure Messaging
Communicate directly with property managers and agents through our secure platform.
Map-Based Search
Find properties near your duty station with our interactive map search.
How GovHomes Works
From sign-up to move-in, in three simple steps.
Register with your .gov or .mil email
Free to join. Your federal or military email confirms you belong to a trusted, vetted community.
Browse or list verified homes
Search homes near your base, agency hub, or duty station — or list your own property in minutes.
Connect and rent securely
Message vetted peers and rent with confidence through secure, in-platform communication.
Looking for a home?
Whether you're PCSing or relocating for a new assignment, browse verified homes near bases, agency hubs, and duty stations — listed by peers who understand military and federal life.
Have a property to rent?
List your property and rent exclusively to a trusted source — verified federal employees and service members who share your values of service and integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GovHomes?
GovHomes is a members-only rental platform exclusive for current federal employees and U.S. service members to connect and rent properties to each other.
How do I become a member of GovHomes?
Simply sign up using your official email address. To qualify, you must have a .gov or .mil email account.
Why do I need to sign up using my official email?
This is to ensure that only current and vetted federal employees and U.S. service members can rent a property.
What is the benefit of having only current federal employees and U.S. service members?
Current federal employees and U.S. service members have gone through some form of background check and are actively employed by the U.S. Government, giving the property owner an extra layer of security and confidence.
Is GovHomes free?
GovHomes is completely free for federal employees and U.S. service members. There are no listing fees to these users.
Are properties listed only from current federal employees / U.S. service members?
No, properties can be listed by federal employees, U.S. service members, realtors, property managers, and apartment leasing agents.
What if I want my spouse or loved one to browse properties for me?
Once you sign up and verify your employment, you may invite one member to browse under your account.
How do I connect with other members?
Once you are registered and you identify a property you are interested in, you can send them a secure message within the platform.