What you need to know
The Future Accommodation Model (FAM) is a defence wide offer that seeks to provide fairer, more flexible, and affordable accommodation to Service Personnel.
Find out more here about: The FAM pilot, FAM benefits, eligibility, and where to find out more.
Gov.uk Information on FAMWhat is the Future Accommodation Model?
The Future Accommodation Model (FAM) pilot gives more choice to more Service personnel over where, how and with who they live. Under FAM, Service personnel can still select Single Living Accommodation (SLA) or Service Family Accommodation (SFA), but they can also choose to live in private rental sector or buy their own home.
A three-year FAM pilot is currently in progress at three sites: HMNB Clyde, Aldershot Garrison and RAF Wittering. Amongst its benefits, FAM allows couples in long term established relationships to have the same accommodation options as those who are married or in civil partnerships. It also supports those parents who have their children over 80 nights per calendar year with subsidised Service Family Accommodation.
Eligibility
You are eligible for FAM if all the following apply to you:
- You are a Regular or Full Time Reserve Service (Full Commitment)
- Have completed 1 year of service, are over 18, and have completed Phase 1 training
- Have a valid UIN and Permanent Unit
Location at one of the Pilot locations - Defnet list - Have at least 6 months Future Availability Date (FAD) at a Pilot site
You can also access Discover my Benefits to find out what payments and allowances you could receive if you are eligible.
Get in touch with the FAM Cell
For more information email the FAM Cell at the pilot site you are assigned to:
- HMNB Clyde (Faslane) – [email protected]
- Aldershot Garrison – [email protected]
- RAF Wittering – [email protected]
Keep in touch with us on social media and online
Or visit the Future Accommodation Model page on GOV.UK to find out more, watch the FAM videos and read more about the available options.
