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How to get living-in accommodation

Set up a DHA account

  1. Call 139 DHA

  2. Answer the security questions to confirm your identity

  3. Get your username and password

  4. Go to DHA Online Services and log in to your account

Apply for LIA

  1. Log in to your Online Services account

  2. Select Apply for - Me from the LIA menu

  3. Enter your details and submit

  1. Call 139 DHA

  2. Follow the voice prompts for 'on-base living in accommodation'

  3. Answer the security questions to confirm your identity

  4. Follow DHA's assessment process

  1. Open an AE681 form

  2. Select Application to Live-In in the section Member's details

  3. Select your Effective date to move and the Request type in the section Request to Live-In

  4. Complete and submit the form to your  Your Commanding Officer at Major (equivalent) or APS 6 and above. In some circumstances, you’ll need to get approval from your Service headquarters.

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