Colorado Springs (east side)
Close to Peterson, with lots of neighborhoods to choose from.
PCS to Colorado
Buying a home near Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases
Where do military families live near Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases?
Most Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases families live in Colorado Springs (east side), Falcon or Peyton. With a VA loan you can buy with no money down, and your BAH can count toward qualifying. Start your pre-approval as soon as you have orders so you're ready to make offers before you arrive.
Where families live
Towns near Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases
Falcon
To the east, near Schriever, with many newer homes.
Peyton
Rural, with more land.
Good to know in Colorado
Many newer Colorado neighborhoods sit in a metro district, which adds its own property tax to pay for roads and utilities. We check before you make an offer so your payment estimate is real.
Your PCS timeline
How to buy before you report
Your BAH can count as income when you qualify. Look up your new rate on the official DoD BAH lookup.
As soon as you have orders
Reach out and get pre-approved. Look up the BAH rate for your new location so you know what fits.
Shop from where you are
Tour homes by video with a local agent, and use house-hunting leave if you can get it.
Make an offer and close
You can often sign your closing papers from your current station. If you'll be away, a specific power of attorney can work. Tell us early so we set it up correctly.
Move in
The VA expects the home to be your main residence, usually within about 60 days of closing. If you're deployed, your spouse living there can count.
Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases questions
Straight answers
Where do most families live near Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases?
Most families look at Colorado Springs (east side), Falcon or Peyton. The best fit depends on where your unit works, your budget and how much space you want. We can help you compare neighborhoods and commutes.
Can I buy a home near Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases before I arrive?
Yes. Many families get pre-approved at their current station, tour homes by video and close before or right after they report. If you'll be away, a specific power of attorney can let your spouse sign.
Can my BAH help me qualify?
Yes. Lenders can count BAH as income. Look up your rate for the Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases area on the official DoD BAH lookup, and we'll use it in your pre-approval.
Get started
Orders to Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases? Start now.
The earlier you get pre-approved, the more time you have to find the right home. One person on our team will be your point of contact from your current station to closing day.