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USAG Italy (Vicenza)

United States Army Garrison Italy · Vicenza, Italy

E-5 rent ceiling
$1,896
O-3 rent ceiling
$1,896
Avg home price
Rent up to the ceiling
Branch
Army
Army7,000

USAG Italy in Vicenza is home to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team and is considered one of the most coveted overseas assignments in the Army. Vicenza is a UNESCO World Heritage city in the Veneto region of northern Italy, famed for the architecture of Andrea Palladio. Venice is just 45 minutes east by train, and the dramatic Dolomites Alps are 90 minutes north.

These are 1 October 2026 DTMO rent ceilings for members with dependents, converted at that pay period’s exchange rate. OHA reimburses the rent on the lease up to the ceiling. Unused ceiling is not paid. A separate utility allowance is paid on top, and the without-dependents ceiling is 90 percent. Dollar amounts move on the 1st and 16th. Confirm the figure on the DTMO OHA lookup before you sign a lease. How OHA differs from BAH

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Where United States Army Garrison Italy Is

Approximate installation location. Hold ⌘/Ctrl and scroll to zoom.

Neighborhoods

Caserma Ederle

On-Post Family Housing

Government quarters/mo

Main post housing area; compact and community-oriented with easy access to facilities.

Del Din Housing Area

On-Post Family Housing

Government quarters/mo

Newer housing complex across town with modern amenities and a larger footprint.

Vicenza City Apartments

Off-Post Italian Urban

$1,200 to $1,800 equiv/mo

Italian apartments in a beautiful Palladio-designed city; highly sought after by families.

Caldogno / Dueville

Off-Post Suburban

$900 to $1,400 equiv/mo

Small Italian suburbs north of Vicenza with affordable apartments and quiet neighborhoods.

Schools

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Vicenza Elementary School

Grades PK-5

DoDEA school on Ederle with Italian cultural integration and community events.

Vicenza Middle School

Grades 6-8

DoDEA middle school with trips to Rome, Florence, and the Dolomites.

Vicenza High School

Grades 9-12

DoDEA high school with AP courses, Model UN, and strong athletic programs.

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

Available at both Ederle and Del Din; moderate waitlist

Off-Post Rental Market

Italian apartments in Vicenza city and surrounding Veneto towns

Commute

Two post areas are 10 minutes apart by car. Venice is 45 minutes by regional train; Milan is 2 hours by high-speed rail.

Installation Highlights

  • Home of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the Army's strategic response force in Europe
  • Vicenza is a UNESCO World Heritage city famous for Palladian architecture
  • Venice is accessible in 45 minutes by train from Vicenza Centrale station
  • The Italian Alps and Dolomites offer world-class skiing and hiking nearby
  • Italian food culture immersion: pizza, pasta, gelato, and wine at unbeatable prices

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