By USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs
All Army Family Housing and Executive Housing residents on U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart are required to take part in a Congressionally mandated, third-party housing inspection from Jan. 6–16, 2026. Scheduling for these inspections is now open through the online self-scheduling tool.
Appointments will be offered in two-hour windows to reduce waiting times and allow residents flexibility in choosing their appointment times. Residents should visit the link above by Dec. 30, 2025 to choose an appointment time that works best for them. The sooner an appointment is scheduled the more likely there is to be an available time that works for your schedule!
Who is required to participate?
All Army Family Housing and Executive Housing residents on U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart must take part in this Congressionally mandated, third-party housing inspection from Jan. 6–16, 2026. Inspections may be scheduled through Dec. 30, 2025 in less than 90 seconds.
Why are these inspections being performed?
As part of the FY20 and FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress mandates that the Army to inspect 100% of its family housing with independent contractors. This review ensures accurate, unbiased assessments of housing conditions and helps the Army address issues quickly and plan long-term improvements. The Garrison Commander and Housing Office will receive daily updates as homes are inspected.
What should I expect during the inspection?
The Department of the Army has hired independent, certified, experienced home inspectors to assess every Army home. The goal is to ensure all housing is safe, healthy and fully habitable. Inspectors will complete a thorough inspection and assessment of the full exterior and interior of each home, collect data on the condition and any environmental, health or safety deficiencies. All findings will be reported to the Army.
This includes the inspection of:
- Roofs, gutters and downspouts
- House facade and exterior windows
- Foundations, walkways, driveways and steps
- Landscaping, drainage and site grading
- HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems
- Smoke detectors (all will be activated for testing without exception)
An adult resident (18 or older) must be home during the inspection and must allow full access to the house.
Inspectors will be clearly identified as part of the Army Housing Inspection Team. Upon request, they will wear masks and shoe covers. Inspections are visual only. Inspectors will not move furniture or appliances. They will take photos of the exterior and interior of homes to document their condition, but will avoid photographing residents, personal photos or pets.
Most inspections will take about an hour, though some may last up to two hours to ensure a full and accurate assessment. If inspectors find any immediate life, health or safety concerns, they will notify the Housing Office right away.
How can I prepare for the inspection?
The first step is scheduling your inspection! It takes less than two minutes to choose a time and date that works best for you. On the day of the inspection, an adult resident (18 or older) should be at the home and ready to begin at the start time to help inspectors stay on schedule. Please put all pets away during the inspection and ensure inspectors have access to all interior spaces, including the garage.
What if I am not available to let someone into my home or do not want to participate?
The Army has the legal right to enter any residence on the installation for any legal purpose. That right extends to Army contractors and Army personnel acting as escorts who are tasked to enter and inspect housing. These inspections are a mandatory Congressional requirement, and residents may not opt out. While the process may be inconvenient, the Army emphasizes that a complete and transparent inspection of every home benefits both current and future residents. Inspection of all Army Family Housing ensures accurate, unbiased assessments of housing conditions and helps the Army address issues quickly and plan long-term improvements.
If you cannot be home during the inspection window, notify the garrison Housing Office by email at USAG-Stuttgart-Housing-BLDG-PM@army.mil and arrange for someone from your chain of command to stand in for you during the inspection.
If a resident does not schedule an inspection appointment before Dec. 30, 2025, is unable to be present during the inspection or refuses entry to the inspector, the Housing Office will notify the resident’s chain of command and schedule an escorted inspection. Housing will send a 48-hour notification letter to the resident, and Army personnel provided by the resident’s chain of command will act as escorts for the entire inspection.
Please do your part and schedule your inspections as soon as possible!
For any questions or concerns, contact the USAG Stuttgart Housing Office at usarmy.stuttgart.usag.list.dpw-housing@army.mil.