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PCS command center · USCG Sector San Juan
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Coast Guard Sector
Coast Guard installation — maritime safety and security missions
Airport distances are straight-line estimates.
Overseas PCS · Official sources
An overseas move to USCG Sector San Juan has steps a stateside move doesn't. Start these early and confirm details with your gaining unit's sponsor.
Overseas suitability screening
Every family member is screened (medical, dental, EFMP) before command sponsorship is approved. Start early — it can take weeks.
Official source · Military OneSource
No-fee passports & visas
Dependents need no-fee (official) passports and sometimes visas or SOFA stamps. Apply through your installation passport office.
Official source · US State Department
OHA & COLA instead of BAH
Overseas you receive Overseas Housing Allowance and an overseas Cost of Living Allowance, set by location.
Official source · Defense Travel Management Office
DoDEA schools
Command-sponsored children can attend Department of Defense schools on or near most overseas installations.
Official source · DoDEA
Pets overseas
Microchips, rabies titers and health certificates follow strict host-nation timelines, and some breeds are restricted.
Official source · USDA APHIS
Vehicles & household goods
Weight allowances, vehicle shipping and host-nation driving rules differ overseas. Schedule through your transportation office.
Official source · Military OneSource
PCS information
Official sources change often, so we link straight to the authoritative page instead of copying details that go out of date.
Links reviewed September 2026 — always confirm details with the official source.
Housing
Pick the path that fits your tour length, family and budget — then browse homes and verified listings.
Listings
Inventory coming online
We're onboarding verified landlords and military-to-military sellers near this base. Save the base to be notified when the first homes go live.
Basic Allowance for Housing
Sample monthly rates with dependents. Your exact rate depends on rank, dependency status, and the duty-station ZIP code on your orders.
E-5 with dependents
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O-3 with dependents
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How far it goes
Typical rent is the average 2023 Census median gross rent across the nearby towns listed below.
Sample rates shown for planning only. Links reviewed September 2026 — always confirm details with the official source.
Neighborhood guide
Towns near USCG Sector San Juan with estimated drive times and typical rent.
Cataño zona urbana, PR is about 2 miles from the installation — roughly a 5-minute drive (estimate).
Mansión del Mar comunidad, PR is about 4 miles from the installation — roughly a 8-minute drive (estimate).
Sabana Seca comunidad, PR is about 5 miles from the installation — roughly a 9-minute drive (estimate).
San Juan zona urbana, PR is about 5 miles from the installation — roughly a 10-minute drive (estimate).
Guaynabo zona urbana, PR is about 5 miles from the installation — roughly a 10-minute drive (estimate).
Rents are 2023 Census median gross rents; county medians are used where town-level figures are unavailable.
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| Cataño zona urbana | Mansión del Mar comunidad | Sabana Seca comunidad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive to base (est.) | 5 min | 8 min | 9 min |
| Median rent | $561/mo | $721/mo | $605/mo |
Drive times are straight-line estimates. Rents are 2023 Census median gross rents; some smaller towns use county medians where town figures are unavailable. Town list from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Schools
Public, charter, private and DoDEA options within commuting range.
The school liaison at USCG Sector San Juan helps with enrollment, records and local school options.
Official sourceLook up public schools near San Juan, PR with official federal data.
Official sourceRules that help military children with enrollment, placement and graduation when they move states.
Official sourceAround the base
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Arrival guide
A check-in list for your first day, week and month. Tap to check things off — progress is saved on this device.
Contacts & family support
Numbers and offices from the official DoD MilitaryINSTALLATIONS directory and Military.com's base guide. Numbers can change — confirm before you visit.
Moving
Decide how you'll move, book dates early, and keep the essentials with you.
Links reviewed September 2026 — always confirm details with the official source.
Your PCS team
Military-connected VA loan officers, MRP® realtors, insurance agents and inspectors ready to help you land.
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MilitaryPCS pros follow a strict sequence: VA loan officer → MRP realtor → insurance agent → home inspector. Verified local pros for this base are being onboarded now.
PCS Battle Buddy™
Tell your Battle Buddy about your family. It weighs Coast Guard data, local schools, neighborhoods and BAH to suggest where to look.
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Your PCS timeline
The phases every family runs when PCSing to USCG Sector San Juan. MilitaryPCS follows you through every step.
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Explore neighborhoods, schools, off-base life and BAH.
Rent or buy with a VA-savvy team. Military clause protected.
HHG, PPM, storage and pet transport — all in one checklist.
Track HHG shipments, TLE and en-route lodging.
In-processing, utilities, school enrollment, DEERS updates.
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From the community
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Installation resources
Curated in-processing, MWR, family readiness and off-base essentials.
Official installation overview, in-processing and reporting instructions.
Branch family support program for spouses and dependents.
Gyms, pools, outdoor rec, tickets and on-base discounts.
Main gate, housing office, DEERS/ID card, medical and key phone numbers.
Enrollment support and school transition help through DoDEA / MCEC.
MSEP employers, remote work and licensing portability via MySECO.
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