Who We Serve
Active-Duty Military
All branches — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force. Leases are built around PCS orders and deployment timelines, with mid-month start dates available to match reporting dates.
Transitioning Veterans
Veterans within 24 months of separation or ETS/EAS date. Gap-friendly credit review and alternative documentation are accepted in place of standard rental history requirements.
Reservists & National Guard
Including those on active orders. Civilian income and drill pay may be combined for qualification purposes. Short-term leases are available for personnel on temporary active orders.
Law Enforcement
Federal and local officers across Fairfax County, Spotsylvania County, and surrounding jurisdictions. Badge ID and agency employment verification are accepted in place of standard documentation.
Firefighters & EMS
Shift differential and overtime pay are included in income calculations. Station employment verification and certification cards are accepted. Covers Fairfax County Fire & Rescue, Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management, and surrounding county agencies.
Qualifying Family Members
Spouses, dependents, and surviving spouses of all eligible service members and first responders.
Core Benefits
From timeline to documentation to upfront cost, MRHI removes the barriers that conventional leasing places in front of service families.
Expedited Application Processing
MRHI applications are reviewed within 48 business hours — versus the standard 5 to 7 business day window. The assigned leasing liaison contacts the applicant before the week is out to confirm documents and discuss available inventory.
Flexible Lease Structures
Standard 12-month leases include a Military Clause for penalty-free early termination upon receipt of verified PCS or deployment orders with 30 days written notice. Short-term (3–6 month) and month-to-month options are available for TDY assignments and transitioning personnel. Lease start dates may be set mid-month to align with reporting dates.
Reduced Upfront Costs
Security deposit requirements are reduced for qualifying applicants. BAH, LES, VA benefit letters, and agency stipends are accepted as primary income verification. Traditional pay stubs and tax returns are not required.
Dedicated Leasing Liaison
Every MRHI applicant is assigned a trained leasing liaison who serves as the single point of contact from eligibility screener through lease execution and DoorLoop portal onboarding.
Application Process
Step 1 — Eligibility Screener
A brief intake questionnaire confirms service status, deployment or relocation needs, unit preferences, and anticipated start date. Takes under five minutes to complete.
Step 2 — Application & Document Upload
The applicant completes the MRHI-specific application form, which includes service-specific fields not found in a standard residential application, and uploads qualifying documents through a secure portal.
Step 3 — Expedited Review
The assigned leasing liaison contacts the applicant within 48 business hours to verify documents, discuss available unit inventory, and answer any questions about the program or lease terms.
Step 4 — Lease Execution & Onboarding
Approved applicants execute their MRHI lease and are onboarded into Green Real Estate’s DoorLoop tenant portal for ongoing rent payments, maintenance requests, and communication management.
Accepted Documents
MRHI accepts the documents service members, and first responders already carry. The following are accepted by applicant type.
Active-Duty Military
- Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
- Active Duty Orders
- Military ID
BAH is accepted as primary income verification.
Transitioning Veteran
- DD-214
- VA benefit letter
- Separation orders
Within 24 months of ETS or EAS date. VA benefits and civilian offer letters accepted for income.
Reservist / National Guard
- Unit assignment orders
- Drill pay documentation
- Civilian employer letter
Civilian and drill income may be combined. Short-term leases available.
Law Enforcement
- Agency employment verification letter
- Badge ID
- Offer letter
Union contract accepted for income verification. Federal and county agencies.
Firefighter / EMS
- Station employment verification
- Certification card
- Offer letter
Shift differential and OT pay included. Fairfax County Fire & Rescue, Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management, and surrounding agencies.
Fair Housing Compliance
MRHI is administered in strict compliance with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.) and applicable Virginia, Fairfax County, and Spotsylvania County fair housing ordinances.
- MRHI benefits are based on service status, which is not a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. The program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
- All available units are listed and marketed through standard channels.
- Expedited processing applies to the application review queue, not to unit allocation. Non-service applicants receive the same access to available inventory.
Contact & Next Steps
Begin your MRHI application in minutes. No application fee. A dedicated leasing liaison will be in touch within 48 business hours.
