To apply for housing in the service member's absence, a specific POA is required.
Power of attorney: the original POA document must be presented at the housing appointment.
Spouse: the POA authorizes the spouse to sign lease agreements and manage all related finances on the service member's behalf.
Housing types: community housing, privatized housing or DoD owned/leased housing.
Disposition: Section VIII is to be completed by the Gaining Military Housing Office.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | DD Form 1746 |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 199 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 34 min |
| Edition | JAN 2026 |
| Who signs | The applicant (Section VII) |
| Previous edition | Obsolete |
| Other names | DD Form 1746, DD 1746, DD1746, DD-1746, Application for Assignment to Housing |
| Official source | DD Form 1746 (Rev JAN 2026), Department of Defense |
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