Military Community Services

Monterey Salinas Transit
(Public Transportation)
(831) 899-2555
The Mass Transportation Benefit Program (MTBP), provides reimbursement for Department of Defense employees for mass transit commuting costs in order to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution and to expand their commuting alternatives.

There are 12 lines that serve the Presidio of Monterey and Ord Military Community. To enroll requires filling out two forms that can be obtained by visiting the bus pass coordinator in Building 614 or call (831) 242-7590.

Housing
Housing in the Monterey area is among the most expensive in the country. Affordable offinstallation housing is limited. Rental properties in the Monterey Peninsula area range from approximately $1000 for an unfurnished onebedroom apartment to $2,500 for a three bedroom house. Most landlords do not accept pets, the ones that do normally charge between $100 and $250 in additional deposits, plus a monthly charge. Generally, expect to pay the first and last month's rent, up front, or a deposit plus the rent.

All inbound Active Duty Military, regardless of what installation you will be assigned to, must report to the government Housing Services Office located at Ord Military Community. Effectively in-processing to this office is key to ensuring that you receive all options for housing.

Military Housing
The military housing in the area, known as The Parks at Monterey Bay, is managed by Pinnacle, an American Management Company.

There are two Main Housing Offices; one located at 1301 Leahy Road (La Mesa Village), Monterey, Calif. Telephone (831) 643-4200 or (866) 902-6613 (housing for E7-O6) and the other at Ord Military Community (E1-O4) located at 826 Corregidor Road, Seaside, Calif. (at the former Fort Ord) (831) 392-0740 or (866) 598-2655. Visit http://www.theparksatmontereybay.com for both locations.

For our DoD Civilians: Housing is available at Moore's Landing, Ord Military Community (former Fort Ord) located at 328 Hatten Road, Seaside, Calif. Visit the website at http://www.mooreslanding.net or phone (831) 939-1101 or (866) 902-6552.

The Parks at Monterey Bay housing neighborhoods are located near the Naval Postgraduate School, Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanographic Center, the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and the Coast Guard Stations in Seaside and Monterey, Calif. These military housing neighborhoods are managed by Pinnacle to provide residents with extraordinary customer service. Many homes have ocean views and all are perfectly located to take advantage of the tremendous amenities available both within and outside the military neighborhoods. Golf courses, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, beaches, excellent restaurants and access to outdoor recreational activities are all nearby. The newest housing area located at Ord Military Community is located directly across the street from the Commissary and Post Exchange.

The Parks at Monterey Bay welcomes all eligible military personnel, both accompanied and unaccompanied. Families and singles can choose from over 2,200 homes.