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Army base

Dongducheon, Korea

Camp Casey

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This is a personal guide. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Department of Defense, any U.S. military service, or any base office. Allowances can change twice a month. Confirm with your housing office and finance before you sign.

Allowances and rates

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Ceilings are grouped by pay grade. Dollar amounts are rounded.

Locality KR177 Dongducheon, including Camp Casey

OHA rental ceilings, with dependents

Paygrade Monthlyceiling(KRW) Approx.USD
E-1 to E-4 ₩1,455,556 ≈ $1,124
E-5 ₩1,622,222 ≈ $1,253
E-6 to E-9 ₩2,060,000 ≈ $1,591
W-1 ₩1,622,222 ≈ $1,253
W-2 to O-3E ₩2,060,000 ≈ $1,591
O-1 to O-2 ₩1,622,222 ≈ $1,253
O-3 to O-10 ₩2,060,000 ≈ $1,591

Source: DTMO OHA Rate Lookup, locality KR177 Dongducheon, including Camp Casey. Pay period 16 Oct 2026, rates effective 16 Oct 2026, exchange rate 1295.0832.

OHA rental ceilings, without dependents

Paygrade Monthlyceiling(KRW) Approx.USD
E-1 to E-4 ₩1,310,000.40 ≈ $1,012
E-5 ₩1,459,999.80 ≈ $1,127
E-6 to E-9 ₩1,854,000 ≈ $1,432
W-1 ₩1,459,999.80 ≈ $1,127
W-2 to O-3E ₩1,854,000 ≈ $1,432
O-1 to O-2 ₩1,459,999.80 ≈ $1,127
O-3 to O-10 ₩1,854,000 ≈ $1,432

Source: DTMO OHA Rate Lookup, locality KR177 Dongducheon, including Camp Casey. Pay period 16 Oct 2026, rates effective 16 Oct 2026, exchange rate 1295.0832.

Utility allowance and MIHA

Allowance Amount(KRW) Approx.USD
Utility, with ₩1,068,238 ≈ $825
Utility, without ₩801,178.50 ≈ $619
MIHA ₩386,676 ≈ $299

Source: DTMO OHA Rate Lookup, locality KR177 Dongducheon, including Camp Casey. Pay period 16 Oct 2026, rates effective 16 Oct 2026, exchange rate 1295.0832.

Passports, pets, driving, and shipping are on the PCS to Korea checklist.

Camp Casey uses locality KR177. Off-base housing money is OHA.

Housing allowance

  • Ceilings are in the rates table above.
  • The lookup names Dongducheon, including Camp Casey.
  • The pay period is 16 October 2026.
  • The report dates the allowances 16 Oct 2026.
  • The report exchange rate is 1295.0832.
  • Figures come from the DTMO OHA Rate Lookup.

On-base housing

  • Accompanied and unaccompanied members are assigned on post when a unit is open.
  • If on-post housing is full, the member moves to economy quarters.
  • Members with school-age children are assigned housing at Camp Humphreys.
  • That assignment is for access to DoDEA schools.
  • An exception can be requested through the garrison commander.
  • Email [email protected].
  • The housing office listed for this garrison is building 4106.

Community housing

  • A non-availability certificate allows an off-post search.
  • Off-post leases follow a mandatory housing briefing.
  • Finding an off-post rental often takes three to four weeks.
  • People transferring through Seoul may use Dragon Hill Lodge.
  • The Yongsan-Casey families page lists lodge rates of $149 and $230.
  • Housing does not set those lodge rates.

Schools

  • School-age children are pointed to Camp Humphreys for DoDEA schools.
  • The Casey housing page does not name a Casey school.

Sample monthly costs

Source: Yongsan-Casey families page.

Item Amount
Dragon Hill Lodge, single $149 a night
Dragon Hill Lodge, double $230 a night
Off-post search Often 3 to 4 weeks

Before you sign

  • Ask whether your family is assigned to Humphreys.
  • Attend the off-post briefing before you sign.
  • Confirm locality KR177 before you use a Casey ceiling.

Update log

Date Change
17 Oct 2026 First version. OHA from the DTMO lookup for 16 October 2026. Housing rules from the USAG Yongsan-Casey housing pages.

Suggest a correction Never include personal info like your SSN or DoD ID.

Questions

What is the Camp Casey OHA locality?

Dongducheon, including Camp Casey. See the table above.

Where do families with children live?

Members with school-age children are assigned housing at Camp Humphreys. That is for DoDEA school access.

What if on-post housing at Casey is full?

You can move off post with a non-availability certificate. A housing briefing comes before the lease.