Marine Corps base
Iwakuni, Japan
MCAS Iwakuni
Updated
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 JP019 Iwakuni
OHA rental ceilings, with dependents
| Paygrade | Monthlyceiling(JPY) | Approx.USD |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 to E-4 | ¥155,000 | ≈ $1,023 |
| E-5 | ¥163,000 | ≈ $1,076 |
| E-6 to E-8 | ¥200,000 | ≈ $1,320 |
| E-9 | ¥230,000 | ≈ $1,518 |
| W-1 | ¥163,000 | ≈ $1,076 |
| W-2 | ¥200,000 | ≈ $1,320 |
| W-3 to W-4 | ¥230,000 | ≈ $1,518 |
| W-5 | ¥233,333 | ≈ $1,540 |
| O-1E to O-2E | ¥200,000 | ≈ $1,320 |
| O-3E | ¥230,000 | ≈ $1,518 |
| O-1 to O-2 | ¥163,000 | ≈ $1,076 |
| O-3 | ¥200,000 | ≈ $1,320 |
| O-4 | ¥230,000 | ≈ $1,518 |
| O-5 to O-10 | ¥233,333 | ≈ $1,540 |
Source: DTMO OHA Rate Lookup, locality JP019 Iwakuni. Pay period 16 Oct 2026, rates effective 16 Oct 2026, exchange rate 151.5187.
OHA rental ceilings, without dependents
| Paygrade | Monthlyceiling(JPY) | Approx.USD |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 to E-4 | ¥139,500 | ≈ $921 |
| E-5 | ¥146,700 | ≈ $968 |
| E-6 to E-8 | ¥180,000 | ≈ $1,188 |
| E-9 | ¥207,000 | ≈ $1,366 |
| W-1 | ¥146,700 | ≈ $968 |
| W-2 | ¥180,000 | ≈ $1,188 |
| W-3 to W-4 | ¥207,000 | ≈ $1,366 |
| W-5 | ¥209,999.70 | ≈ $1,386 |
| O-1E to O-2E | ¥180,000 | ≈ $1,188 |
| O-3E | ¥207,000 | ≈ $1,366 |
| O-1 to O-2 | ¥146,700 | ≈ $968 |
| O-3 | ¥180,000 | ≈ $1,188 |
| O-4 | ¥207,000 | ≈ $1,366 |
| O-5 to O-10 | ¥209,999.70 | ≈ $1,386 |
Source: DTMO OHA Rate Lookup, locality JP019 Iwakuni. Pay period 16 Oct 2026, rates effective 16 Oct 2026, exchange rate 151.5187.
Utility allowance and MIHA
| Allowance | Amount(JPY) | Approx.USD |
|---|---|---|
| Utility, with | ¥112,012 | ≈ $739 |
| Utility, without | ¥84,009 | ≈ $554 |
| MIHA | ¥65,477 | ≈ $432 |
Source: DTMO OHA Rate Lookup, locality JP019 Iwakuni. Pay period 16 Oct 2026, rates effective 16 Oct 2026, exchange rate 151.5187.
Passports, pets, driving, and shipping are on the PCS to Japan checklist.
MCAS Iwakuni uses locality JP019. Off-base housing money is OHA.
Housing allowance
- Ceilings are in the rates table above.
- The pay period is 16 October 2026.
- The report dates the allowances 16 Oct 2026.
- The report exchange rate is 151.5187.
- Figures come from the DTMO OHA Rate Lookup.
On-base housing
- Accompanied members are assigned government family housing.
- That rule holds until occupancy is above 90 percent.
- Report within two business days.
- The office is building 200.
- Email [email protected].
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday open 8:00 to 12:00.
- Those days also open 13:00 to 16:30.
- Wednesday hours are 8:00 to 12:00.
- Main Base has towers, townhomes, row houses, and single homes.
- Atago Hill has homes for senior enlisted members and officers.
- Housing provides a washer, dryer, stove, and refrigerator.
- Leave those appliances at home.
- Loaner furniture lasts up to 60 days, or until goods arrive.
- You may decline the first adequate home.
- Lodging pay stops on the date that home would have started.
- Apply within 30 days to keep your old departure date.
- Non-tower homes allow up to two dogs or cats.
- The first two floors of designated towers allow two pets.
Community housing
- Off-base power is 100 volts and 50 hertz.
- Use the family housing office for an off-base lease.
Schools
- Station services include childcare and youth programs.
- Ask family housing for the school that matches your address.
Sample monthly costs
Source: MCAS Iwakuni family housing.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Loaner furniture | Up to 60 days |
| On-base assignment | Until occupancy exceeds 90 percent |
Before you sign
- Report within two business days.
- File DD Form 1746.
- Leave washers, dryers, stoves, and refrigerators at home.
- Store extra household goods before you move.
Update log
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | First version. OHA from the DTMO lookup for 16 October 2026. Housing rules from the MCAS Iwakuni family housing page. |
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Questions
What is the Iwakuni OHA locality?
Iwakuni. See the table above.
Do accompanied Marines live on base at Iwakuni?
Accompanied members are assigned government family housing until occupancy is above 90 percent. Report within two business days.
What appliances should I leave at home?
Housing provides a washer, dryer, stove, and refrigerator. Leave those appliances behind.