The Bases of JBSA
Joint Base San Antonio includes four key installations, each with a distinct mission. Whether you're training, teaching, supporting, or commanding, where you're stationed helps shape where you'll want to live. Here's a quick look at each base and the nearby communities military families often choose.
Lackland AFB – Basic Military Training Center
Home to Basic Military Training (BMT), the 37th Training Wing, and Defense Language Institute. Located southwest of downtown.
Nearby areas: Alamo Ranch, Westover Hills, Heritage, Medina Base Road corridor.
Randolph AFB – Air Education and Training Command
Fort Sam Houston – Brooke Army Medical Center
Camp Bullis – Army and Air Force Field Training Base
Where to Live Near JBSA
| Base | Top Nearby Areas |
|---|---|
| Lackland AFB | Alamo Ranch, Heritage, Westover Hills |
| Randolph AFB | Cibolo, Schertz, Universal City |
| Fort Sam Houston | Alamo Heights, Mahncke Park |
| Camp Bullis | Stone Oak, Timberwood Park |
Need something move-in ready, new construction, or off-market? Let us know—we offer video tours and private alerts.
BAH + Home Affordability:
What You Need to Know
Your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is based on:
Rank
Location (San Antonio ZIPs)
Dependent status
Instead of waiting for on-base housing, many service members use BAH to:
Buy a home using 0% down VA loan
Build equity vs. rent
Customize their space
Turn it into a rental later
We’ll help you:
Match it to homes in eligible school zones
Get pre-approved with trusted VA lenders
FAQ: Military Relocation to JBSA
How long does it take to get on-base housing?
Anywhere from 3 weeks to 6 months depending on family size and base.
Is on-base housing free?
What's the difference between BAH and OHA?
Can veterans live on base?
How do I request visitor access to JBSA?
What if I'm buying sight-unseen?
Start Your JBSA Journey Today
Whether you're moving to San Antonio for training, transition, or retirement—you're not alone. We’re local, veteran-owned, and here to help.
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Meet Anthony Sharp—husband, father, and former Air Force officer who’s turned his passion for service into a real‑estate career. He knows firsthand the challenges of a PCS: the uncertainty, the tight timelines, the schools and neighborhoods you research long before you arrive. That’s why Anthony treats every client like family.
- He listens first. Your must‑haves—whether it’s base proximity, school zones, or yard space—become his mission.
- He’s plugged in. From VA lenders to trusted contractors, Anthony’s network smooths out every bump in the moving process.
- He’s got your back. Negotiating repairs, coordinating virtual tours, handling paperwork—he stays two steps ahead, so you don’t have to.
Whether you’re landing at Randolph AFB or selling your civilian home, Anthony Sharp makes your relocation feel like coming home.