Off-Base Housing Information German houses do not have closets. FMO will issue you portable ones for you to use....You get one per dependent and two per military member. Most German houses are multi-family dwellings. They have taken really big houses and broken them up into several units. Most are very spacious from what I have seen. But I have also been told that there is not a lot of storage space in the German homes and that the new ones being built do not have basements. Now that we are back, we live off base. It is a single family home that could be broken up into 3 apartments. We do have a basement and tons of storage space. I have heard of several people who have left most of their belongings in storage back in the states, then when they get here, they are disappointed because they don't have enough stuff to fill their home. Bring your stuff with you! But, I guess it all depends on luck and what kind of house you end up with. You can read more about this issue at "To Live on or off Base?" on the menu. Click on the links below to see photos of houses and neighborhoods on the economy. The houses here are just to show you a typical German house. The homes pictured here are in the price range of 1000 to 1800 Euro per month. FMO will issue the following: Beds/mattresses, nightstands, chests of drawers, carpets if available, couch, chairs, end tables, coffee table, table lamps, dining room table with chairs, one large transformer, microwave, washer and dryer, an American refrigerator, one wardrobe (closet) for each family member, and two for active duty. Some things on this list is just what you will need while waiting on your household goods, but you can only keep some of these items the whole time you are stationed in Germany. Off base you will need to keep the transformers, microwave, washer and dryer, an American refrigerator, and wardrobes. There are some photos below of 5 different homes, various neighborhood photos, and a few extras.........   House 1   House 2   House 3 - rent 1135 Euro per month Page 1 - inside Page 2 - kitchen & laundry Page 3 - outside   House 4 - Rent 1300 Euro per month Page 1 - inside Page 2 - kitchen & laundry Page 3 - outside   House 5 - Rent 875 Euro per month     EXTRAS!!! Shrunk - or closet Various Neighborhood Photos Extra's (weird phone things and light switches) FMO Pantry Hanging Curtains Radiator Photo Home | Customs & Helpful Hints | To Live On or Off base? | Base Housing Information | Base Housing Photos | Off-base Housing Photos | Schools | Phone & Internet | POV Inspection Info | VAT Information | Pet Information | German Holiday's | Q & A's | What Others Have to Say? | Area Photos | Links | Germany Information Message Board, E-mail Group & Chat Room | Currency Exchange Calculator | Have a Question? Ask Here | Site Map