Military Relocation to Jacksonville, FL

Military Relocation to Northeast Florida

Jacksonville has a significant military presence, including NAS Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport and Coast Guard facilities throughout Northeast Florida.

Whether you’re preparing for a PCS move, changing duty stations or planning your next move after military service, we can help make the housing side of your relocation easier.

-Access to NAS Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport
-Communities throughout Duval, Clay and St. Johns counties
-Housing options across a wide range of locations and price points
-VA financing resources and local lender connections
-Beaches, boating, parks and year-round outdoor recreation
-Local guidance from agents experienced with military moves

Planning a PCS Move to Northeast Florida

A PCS move can involve a lot of moving parts at once — orders, reporting dates, housing, financing, inspections, travel and sometimes purchasing a home before you can see it in person.

Our team can help you explore Northeast Florida communities, coordinate virtual home tours, understand local housing options and organize the purchase process around your relocation timeline. Whether you are arriving soon or planning several months ahead, getting familiar with the area early can make the housing decision much easier.

Explore our Moving to Jacksonville Guide

VA Financing & Military Homebuyers

Understanding Your VA Home Loan Options

VA loans can offer significant advantages to eligible buyers, including the possibility of purchasing with no required down payment and no monthly private mortgage insurance. Eligibility, funding fees, entitlement and other loan terms vary by borrower, so it’s important to review your options with an experienced lender.

We can help connect you with local lending resources and assist with the real estate side of your purchase while you evaluate financing.

Read: VA Home Loans Explained

Explore our Financing Hub

NAS Jacksonville or Naval Station Mayport?
Your Duty Station Can Shape Your Home Search

Northeast Florida covers a large geographic area, so where you will be stationed can make a meaningful difference when deciding which communities to explore.NAS Jacksonville is located on Jacksonville’s west side along the St. Johns River, making areas in southern and western Jacksonville and northern Clay County worth considering.Naval Station Mayport is located near the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the St. Johns River, making Jacksonville’s Beaches, Intracoastal communities and parts of eastern Jacksonville convenient areas to explore.Commute times can vary considerably depending on location, time of day and traffic, so we recommend comparing communities based on your individual schedule rather than relying only on mileage.

Military Relocation Support

Planning a Move to Jacksonville?
Whether you are preparing for a PCS move, comparing communities near your duty station, exploring VA financing or purchasing before you arrive in Northeast Florida, you do not have to figure out the housing side of the move on your own.

Tu Familia Real Estate can help you understand the area, compare housing options and coordinate the buying process from wherever you are currently located.

Featured Communities for Military

Orange Park

Affordable LivingRiver AccessConvenient LocationEstablished NeighborhoodsConvenient to NAS Jacksonville

Middleburg

Larger LotsWooded SettingsBlack Creek RecreationNewer CommunitiesClay County Living

Fleming Island

Waterfront LivingOutdoor RecreationConvenient CommuteEstablished CommunitySchool & Education Resources

Atlantic Beach

Beach LifestyleCoastal LivingWalkableOutdoor RecreationLocal Dining and Shops

Mayport

Military FriendlyCoastal LivingConvenient CommuteBeach AccessOutdoor Recreation

Mandarin

Established CommunitiesRiverfront LivingMature LandscapingConvenient LocationSchool & Education Resources

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