Park housing reviews and information for NPS rangers. Know what you're getting into, share what you're getting out of, and help your fellow rangers learn about the neighborhood.

Feb 21, 2024 · It is the policy of the NPS, in compliance with 5 USC 5911, that employees (other than ROs) live in private sector housing unless housing in the private sector is unavailable or unaffordable within a reasonable commute.

Nov 14, 2021 · The lack of affordable housing, the lack of housing to meet staffing needs, and the lack of funding to replace dilapidated housing is reaching a crisis level at many areas of the National Park System.

Feb 4, 2025 · The hiring freeze forced the National Park Service to rescind more than 2,000 seasonal and permanent positions across the country, positions that are critical to parks as they prepare for spring break and summer visitation. ... And a massive, deferred maintenance backlog has made staff housing within the park system harder to come by. Instead ...

Oct 8, 2024 · The National Park Service, in partnership with Friends of Acadia, is finding creative solutions to create new housing units for park employees. Learn more about our ongoing projects.

Sep 28, 2022 · Help power the National Parks Traveler’s coverage of national parks and protected areas. With time running out on the current session of Congress, legislation that could help provide much-needed housing for National Park Service staff is languishing in a House committee, according to its sponsor.

Description - Employee Housing includes dormitories, apartments, single family, RVs, and campgrounds. Building Structure - Building exterior is well-maintained and surfaces are treated to protect against deterioration. Roofs, gutters, and downspouts are …

Aug 30, 1994 · The agency's major effort to address this recommendation has been working with Congress to pass legislation that gives the Park Service authority to enter into alternative arrangements with developers or others for the provision of employee housing.

The National Park Service (NPS) faces a growing challenge: providing affordable and sustainable housing for its employees in some of the most beautiful but often remote locations in the country. Traditional housing options can be expensive, energy-intensive, and have a significant environmental footprint.

Sep 30, 1993 · Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the National Park Service's employee housing program, focusing on the: (1) condition of employee housing; (2) Park Service's justification for providing employee housing; and (3) accuracy of the backlog estimate for housing repairs and replacement.