New Resident Utility Setup
Cavalry Family Housing Apartment Utility Setup in Fort Hood, TX
Quick Answer
Is electricity included in rent at Cavalry Family Housing?
Most apartment communities like Cavalry Family Housing in Fort Hood bill electricity directly to the resident rather than including it in rent, often through a sub-meter or a RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) allocation. Confirm the exact billing method directly with Cavalry Family Housing's leasing office before signing.
Moving into Cavalry Family Housing in Fort Hood, Texas? Below is your verified utility setup guide — every provider, phone number, and signup link for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance at this building.
Cavalry Family Housing is in the Oncor Electric Delivery service area. Most Oncor addresses qualify for same-day Ambit Energy enrollment.
Resident Sentiment
What residents say about Cavalry Family Housing
Top 5 resident reviews from Google, sorted by rating.
This was one of the best experiences we’ve had in my 13 years of moving out of on-base housing. Everything was fair and honestly pleasant. Sonesta was incredibly professional and friendly, and we truly appreciated her help. Don’t let the usual negativity surrounding on-base ho…
We lived here for about 6yrs or so. The house it's self it's very spacious but lacks in the property owners department. My husband recently retired which meant we had to move off post. He gave the 30 day notice & they claim he nvr did. Now they say they were nvr paid for the l…
They moved us into McNair housing, knowing that they planned to tear those houses down because they’re old and nasty, rotted and infested, but that didn’t stop them. So we moved into a cockroach infested home. There were German and American roaches, parasitic worms, drain flie…
Disorganized, poor communication, no recycle bins, some in the comache 3 office are always rude, only 6 mowers for everyone on base. Maintenance people are nice Overall I rate Cavalry Family Housing 6 rusty mowers and a dream out of 10
Cavalry Family Housing is a predatory housing corporation. They will overcharge you and, if you miss ANYTHING during your move-in inspection, you will pay for it. I do not recommend CFH to anyone.
Utility Snapshot
Utility snapshot for Cavalry Family Housing
Electric Delivery (TDU)
Oncor — outage line 888-313-4747
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Water & Sewer
Fort Hood Military Installation
Est. First-Month Electric Cost
$85–$176/mo on the Texas Solar Buyback 24 plan, based on typical apartment usage of 500–1,000 kWh.
Deposit
No deposit required for qualified customers who enroll with Ambit Energy.
Delivery and rate data specific to Fort Hood's TDU zone, Ambit Energy rates as of 2026-04-18.
Move-In Checklist
Your move-in checklist for Cavalry Family Housing
7 days before move-in
Start Ambit Energy electric service in Oncor's territory now, so power is already on when you carry the first box into Cavalry Family Housing.
3 days before move-in
Call Atmos Energy to start gas service — most Texas gas utilities need 1-3 business days to schedule a technician.
Move-in day
Walk your new unit at Cavalry Family Housing and confirm lights, outlets, and any gas appliances are live before you sign the move-in inspection sheet.
First week
Schedule Spectrum internet installation for your first week at Cavalry Family Housing — installers typically book 3-5 days out.
Plan Comparison
Ambit Energy plans sized for Cavalry Family Housing
Compared at apartment-scale usage (500–1,000 kWh/month) for the Oncor delivery zone.
| Plan | Term | 500 kWh Rate | 1,000 kWh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Relief 12 | 12 mo | 23.0¢/kWh | 16.5¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 24 | 24 mo | 17.0¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
| Texas Solar Buyback 12 | 12 mo | 17.0¢/kWh | 17.6¢/kWh |
Rates include TDU delivery charges and the E-Plan discount where offered. See the Electricity Facts Label for complete pricing details.
Neighborhood Connectivity
Internet providers near Cavalry Family Housing
Based on provider coverage reported for Fort Hood, TX:
Spectrum
T-Mobile
Boingo
Moving into Cavalry Family Housing? Let's get your power on.
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