Military Relocation · JBSA
Moving to San Antonio on PCS Orders
Base-by-base moving guides from Christina Cardenas, a San Antonio native and Military Relocation Professional (MRP) REALTOR® who helps service members and families across Joint Base San Antonio.
Choose your base
JBSA-Lackland Moving Guide
Southwest San Antonio, near Loop 410, US-90 and Military Drive
Read the guideJBSA-Fort Sam Houston Moving Guide
Northeast of downtown San Antonio, near I-35 and Loop 410
Read the guideJBSA-Randolph Moving Guide
Universal City, northeast of San Antonio along I-35 and FM 78
Read the guideCamp Bullis Moving Guide
Northwest San Antonio, off FM 1518 between Loop 1604 and Helotes, adjacent to JBSA-Lackland
Read the guideYour PCS home-buying checklist
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Get your orders and check your BAH rate for the San Antonio area on the official DoD BAH calculator.
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Talk to a VA-experienced lender about eligibility and pre-approval — VA loan terms depend on your entitlement and lender.
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Pick a base, then narrow neighborhoods by commute, schools and budget.
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Tour in person or virtually — I can walk homes on video if you're still at your current duty station.
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Contact your installation's Military Housing Office for on-base options and local resources.
This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice. Confirm loan eligibility with your lender and housing details with your installation.